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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.55, 957.20 and 406.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.55, 957.20 and 406.73 is: 609.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.55 : 957.20 = 406.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.55/957.20 = 406.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.55x = 957.20 × 406.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.55x = 389,321.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,321.96/638.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.70

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