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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.08, 958.08 and 626.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.08, 958.08 and 626.56 is: 940.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.08 : 958.08 = 626.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.08/958.08 = 626.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.08x = 958.08 × 626.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.08x = 600,294.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,294.60/638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.78

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