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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.96, 881.90 and 500.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.96, 881.90 and 500.72 is: 691.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.96 : 881.90 = 500.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.96/881.90 = 500.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.96x = 881.90 × 500.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.96x = 441,584.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,584.97/638.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.10

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