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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.28, 951.75 and 613.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.28, 951.75 and 613.44 is: 914.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.28 : 951.75 = 613.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.28/951.75 = 613.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.28x = 951.75 × 613.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.28x = 583,841.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,841.52/638.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.71

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