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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.73, 959.44 and 617.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.73, 959.44 and 617.97 is: 928.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.73 : 959.44 = 617.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.73/959.44 = 617.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.73x = 959.44 × 617.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.73x = 592,905.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,905.14/638.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.26

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