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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.34, 955.68 and 432.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.34, 955.68 and 432.42 is: 647.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.34 : 955.68 = 432.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.34/955.68 = 432.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.34x = 955.68 × 432.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.34x = 413,255.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,255.15/638.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.39

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