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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.16, 958.67 and 453.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.16, 958.67 and 453.48 is: 681.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.16 : 958.67 = 453.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.16/958.67 = 453.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.16x = 958.67 × 453.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.16x = 434,735.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,735.40/638.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.23

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