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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.75, 958.53 and 422.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.75, 958.53 and 422.48 is: 633.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.75 : 958.53 = 422.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.75/958.53 = 422.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.75x = 958.53 × 422.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.75x = 404,954.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,954.96/638.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.99

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