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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.98, 881.15 and 604.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.98, 881.15 and 604.29 is: 833.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.98 : 881.15 = 604.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.98/881.15 = 604.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.98x = 881.15 × 604.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.98x = 532,470.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,470.13/638.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.31

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