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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.28, 957.96 and 440.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.28, 957.96 and 440.51 is: 661.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.28 : 957.96 = 440.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.28/957.96 = 440.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.28x = 957.96 × 440.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.28x = 421,986.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,986.17/638.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.13

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