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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.25, 955.50 and 622.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.25, 955.50 and 622.54 is: 931.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.25 : 955.50 = 622.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.25/955.50 = 622.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.25x = 955.50 × 622.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.25x = 594,830.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,830.46/638.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.97

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