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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.46, 956.09 and 445.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.46, 956.09 and 445.18 is: 666.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.46 : 956.09 = 445.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.46/956.09 = 445.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.46x = 956.09 × 445.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.46x = 425,632.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,632.15/638.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.65

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