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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.86, 958.97 and 566.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.86, 958.97 and 566.19 is: 849.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.86 : 958.97 = 566.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.86/958.97 = 566.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.86x = 958.97 × 566.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.86x = 542,959.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,959.22/638.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.89

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