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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.46, 958.50 and 536.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.46, 958.50 and 536.40 is: 805.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.46 : 958.50 = 536.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.46/958.50 = 536.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.46x = 958.50 × 536.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.46x = 514,139.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,139.40/638.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.28

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