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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.92, 881.85 and 406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.92, 881.85 and 406 is: 560.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.92 : 881.85 = 406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.92/881.85 = 406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.92x = 881.85 × 406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.92x = 358,031.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,031.10/638.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.37

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