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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.44, 958.98 and 465.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.44, 958.98 and 465.64 is: 699.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.44 : 958.98 = 465.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.44/958.98 = 465.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.44x = 958.98 × 465.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.44x = 446,539.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,539.45/638.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.42

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