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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.36, 876.17 and 611.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.36, 876.17 and 611.64 is: 839.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.36 : 876.17 = 611.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.36/876.17 = 611.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.36x = 876.17 × 611.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.36x = 535,900.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,900.62/638.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.50

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