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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.15, 954.86 and 403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.15, 954.86 and 403.02 is: 603.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.15 : 954.86 = 403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.15/954.86 = 403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.15x = 954.86 × 403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.15x = 384,825.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,825.66/638.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.04

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