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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.40, 958.32 and 604.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.40, 958.32 and 604.32 is: 907.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.40 : 958.32 = 604.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.40/958.32 = 604.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.40x = 958.32 × 604.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.40x = 579,131.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,131.94/638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.16

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