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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.68, 958.08 and 445.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.68, 958.08 and 445.84 is: 668.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.68 : 958.08 = 445.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.68/958.08 = 445.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.68x = 958.08 × 445.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.68x = 427,150.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,150.39/638.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.80

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