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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.40, 957.60 and 628.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.40, 957.60 and 628.80 is: 943.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.40 : 957.60 = 628.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.40/957.60 = 628.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.40x = 957.60 × 628.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.40x = 602,138.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,138.88/638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.20

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