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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.48, 955.99 and 443.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.48, 955.99 and 443.06 is: 663.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.48 : 955.99 = 443.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.48/955.99 = 443.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.48x = 955.99 × 443.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.48x = 423,566.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,566.91/638.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.40

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