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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.62, 958.70 and 606.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.62, 958.70 and 606.33 is: 910.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.62 : 958.70 = 606.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.62/958.70 = 606.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.62x = 958.70 × 606.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.62x = 581,288.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,288.57/638.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.23

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