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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.69, 956.81 and 572.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.69, 956.81 and 572.97 is: 858.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.69 : 956.81 = 572.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.69/956.81 = 572.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.69x = 956.81 × 572.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.69x = 548,220.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,220.56/638.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.36

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