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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.93, 882.27 and 606.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.93, 882.27 and 606.12 is: 836.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.93 : 882.27 = 606.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.93/882.27 = 606.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.93x = 882.27 × 606.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.93x = 534,761.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,761.49/638.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.97

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