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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.58, 957.03 and 551.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.58, 957.03 and 551.91 is: 827.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.58 : 957.03 = 551.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.58/957.03 = 551.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.58x = 957.03 × 551.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.58x = 528,194.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,194.43/638.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.14

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