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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.57, 956.49 and 394.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.57, 956.49 and 394.35 is: 590.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.57 : 956.49 = 394.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.57/956.49 = 394.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.57x = 956.49 × 394.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.57x = 377,193.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,193.94/638.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.69

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