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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.34, 956.18 and 407.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.34, 956.18 and 407.12 is: 609.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.34 : 956.18 = 407.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.34/956.18 = 407.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.34x = 956.18 × 407.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.34x = 389,273.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,273.19/638.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.82

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