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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.80, 929.01 and 638.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.80, 929.01 and 638.40 is: 881.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.80 : 929.01 = 638.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.80/929.01 = 638.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.80x = 929.01 × 638.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.80x = 593,076.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,076.23/672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.51

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