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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.24, 957.60 and 456.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.24, 957.60 and 456.32 is: 684.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.24 : 957.60 = 456.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.24/957.60 = 456.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.24x = 957.60 × 456.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.24x = 436,972.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,972.03/638.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.65

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