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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.57, 956.48 and 418.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.57, 956.48 and 418.65 is: 627.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.57 : 956.48 = 418.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.57/956.48 = 418.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.57x = 956.48 × 418.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.57x = 400,428.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,428.26/638.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.08

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