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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.48, 956.81 and 455.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.48, 956.81 and 455.93 is: 683.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.48 : 956.81 = 455.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.48/956.81 = 455.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.48x = 956.81 × 455.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.48x = 436,238.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,238.33/638.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.24

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