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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.94, 963.96 and 600.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.94, 963.96 and 600.06 is: 905.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.94 : 963.96 = 600.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.94/963.96 = 600.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.94x = 963.96 × 600.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.94x = 578,433.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,433.84/638.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.30

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