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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.06, 958.53 and 530.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.06, 958.53 and 530.06 is: 796.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.06 : 958.53 = 530.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.06/958.53 = 530.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.06x = 958.53 × 530.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.06x = 508,078.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,078.41/638.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.29

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