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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.60, 957.12 and 422.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.60, 957.12 and 422.24 is: 632.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.60 : 957.12 = 422.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.60/957.12 = 422.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.60x = 957.12 × 422.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.60x = 404,134.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,134.35/638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.84

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