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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.24, 957.48 and 441.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.24, 957.48 and 441.41 is: 662.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.24 : 957.48 = 441.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.24/957.48 = 441.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.24x = 957.48 × 441.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.24x = 422,636.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,636.46/638.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.20

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