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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.21, 952.06 and 594.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.21, 952.06 and 594.02 is: 886.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.21 : 952.06 = 594.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.21/952.06 = 594.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.21x = 952.06 × 594.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.21x = 565,542.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,542.68/638.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.14

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