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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.97, 881.13 and 601.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.97, 881.13 and 601.76 is: 829.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.97 : 881.13 = 601.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.97/881.13 = 601.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.97x = 881.13 × 601.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.97x = 530,228.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,228.79/638.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.82

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