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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.10, 957.15 and 620.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.10, 957.15 and 620.10 is: 930.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.10 : 957.15 = 620.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.10/957.15 = 620.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.10x = 957.15 × 620.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.10x = 593,528.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,528.72/638.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.15

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