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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.98, 880.94 and 417.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.98, 880.94 and 417.85 is: 576.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.98 : 880.94 = 417.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.98/880.94 = 417.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.98x = 880.94 × 417.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.98x = 368,099.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,099.62/638.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.08

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