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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.90, 960.66 and 588.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.90, 960.66 and 588.15 is: 884.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.90 : 960.66 = 588.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.90/960.66 = 588.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.90x = 960.66 × 588.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.90x = 565,012.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,012.18/638.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.35

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