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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.30, 955.65 and 566.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.30, 955.65 and 566.30 is: 847.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.30 : 955.65 = 566.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.30/955.65 = 566.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.30x = 955.65 × 566.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.30x = 541,184.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,184.60/638.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.85

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