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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.96, 957.18 and 530.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.96, 957.18 and 530.42 is: 794.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.96 : 957.18 = 530.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.96/957.18 = 530.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.96x = 957.18 × 530.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.96x = 507,707.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,707.42/638.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.58

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