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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.27, 956.79 and 406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.27, 956.79 and 406.44 is: 609.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.27 : 956.79 = 406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.27/956.79 = 406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.27x = 956.79 × 406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.27x = 388,877.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,877.73/638.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.27

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