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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.36, 959.52 and 423.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.36, 959.52 and 423.32 is: 636.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.36 : 959.52 = 423.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.36/959.52 = 423.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.36x = 959.52 × 423.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.36x = 406,184.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,184.01/638.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.29

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