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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.62, 958.59 and 565.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.62, 958.59 and 565.95 is: 849.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.62 : 958.59 = 565.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.62/958.59 = 565.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.62x = 958.59 × 565.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.62x = 542,514.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,514.01/638.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.51

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