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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.04, 956.34 and 611.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.04, 956.34 and 611.04 is: 915.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.04 : 956.34 = 611.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.04/956.34 = 611.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.04x = 956.34 × 611.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.04x = 584,361.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,361.99/638.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.87

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