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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.39, 962.90 and 562.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.39, 962.90 and 562.31 is: 848.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.39 : 962.90 = 562.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.39/962.90 = 562.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.39x = 962.90 × 562.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.39x = 541,440.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,440.67/638.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.13

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