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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.16, 955.83 and 620.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.16, 955.83 and 620.94 is: 930.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.16 : 955.83 = 620.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.16/955.83 = 620.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.16x = 955.83 × 620.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.16x = 593,513.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,513.08/638.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.04

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