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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.66, 952.51 and 627.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.66, 952.51 and 627.73 is: 936.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.66 : 952.51 = 627.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.66/952.51 = 627.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.66x = 952.51 × 627.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.66x = 597,919.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,919.10/638.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.21

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