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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.16, 954.72 and 444.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.16, 954.72 and 444.48 is: 664.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.16 : 954.72 = 444.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.16/954.72 = 444.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.16x = 954.72 × 444.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.16x = 424,353.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,353.95/638.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.96

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