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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.49, 956.22 and 394.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.49, 956.22 and 394.28 is: 590.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.49 : 956.22 = 394.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.49/956.22 = 394.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.49x = 956.22 × 394.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.49x = 377,018.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,018.42/638.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.48

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