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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.92, 881.22 and 499.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.92, 881.22 and 499.24 is: 688.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.92 : 881.22 = 499.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.92/881.22 = 499.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.92x = 881.22 × 499.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.92x = 439,940.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,940.27/638.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.57

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