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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.19, 957.33 and 603.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.19, 957.33 and 603.63 is: 905.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.19 : 957.33 = 603.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.19/957.33 = 603.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.19x = 957.33 × 603.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.19x = 577,873.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,873.11/638.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.49

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