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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.10, 955.50 and 443.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.10, 955.50 and 443.70 is: 664.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.10 : 955.50 = 443.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.10/955.50 = 443.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.10x = 955.50 × 443.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.10x = 423,955.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,955.35/638.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.40

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