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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.79, 957.06 and 455.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.79, 957.06 and 455.24 is: 682.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.79 : 957.06 = 455.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.79/957.06 = 455.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.79x = 957.06 × 455.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.79x = 435,687.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,687.21/638.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.05

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