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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.15, 957.12 and 596.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.15, 957.12 and 596.64 is: 894.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.15 : 957.12 = 596.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.15/957.12 = 596.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.15x = 957.12 × 596.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.15x = 571,056.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,056.08/638.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.86

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