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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.03, 957.42 and 597.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.03, 957.42 and 597.53 is: 896.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.03 : 957.42 = 597.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.03/957.42 = 597.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.03x = 957.42 × 597.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.03x = 572,090.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,090.24/638.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.66

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