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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.04, 957.06 and 421.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.04, 957.06 and 421.57 is: 632.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.04 : 957.06 = 421.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.04/957.06 = 421.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.04x = 957.06 × 421.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.04x = 403,467.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,467.78/638.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.36

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