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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.28, 956.84 and 443.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.28, 956.84 and 443.37 is: 664.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.28 : 956.84 = 443.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.28/956.84 = 443.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.28x = 956.84 × 443.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.28x = 424,237.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,237.16/638.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.66

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