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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.96, 956.88 and 622.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.96, 956.88 and 622.53 is: 932.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.96 : 956.88 = 622.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.96/956.88 = 622.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.96x = 956.88 × 622.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.96x = 595,686.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,686.51/638.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.28

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