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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.88, 957.65 and 433.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.88, 957.65 and 433.46 is: 649.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.88 : 957.65 = 433.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.88/957.65 = 433.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.88x = 957.65 × 433.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.88x = 415,106.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,106.45/638.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.74

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