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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.90, 958.35 and 433.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.90, 958.35 and 433.70 is: 650.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.90 : 958.35 = 433.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.90/958.35 = 433.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.90x = 958.35 × 433.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.90x = 415,636.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,636.40/638.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.55

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