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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.80, 952.47 and 633.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.80, 952.47 and 633.12 is: 944.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.80 : 952.47 = 633.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.80/952.47 = 633.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.80x = 952.47 × 633.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.80x = 603,027.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,027.81/638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.00

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