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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.93, 954.08 and 635.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.93, 954.08 and 635.09 is: 948.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.93 : 954.08 = 635.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.93/954.08 = 635.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.93x = 954.08 × 635.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.93x = 605,921.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,921.10/638.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.34

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