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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.72, 958.92 and 636.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.72, 958.92 and 636.32 is: 955.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.72 : 958.92 = 636.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.72/958.92 = 636.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.72x = 958.92 × 636.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.72x = 610,179.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,179.97/638.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.32

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