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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.45, 958.35 and 565.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.45, 958.35 and 565.79 is: 849.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.45 : 958.35 = 565.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.45/958.35 = 565.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.45x = 958.35 × 565.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.45x = 542,228.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,228.14/638.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.29

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