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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.16, 955.08 and 445.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.16, 955.08 and 445.92 is: 667.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.16 : 955.08 = 445.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.16/955.08 = 445.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.16x = 955.08 × 445.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.16x = 425,889.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,889.27/638.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.37

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