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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.73, 957.72 and 407.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.73, 957.72 and 407.55 is: 611.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.73 : 957.72 = 407.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.73/957.72 = 407.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.73x = 957.72 × 407.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.73x = 390,318.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,318.79/638.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.09

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