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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.22, 963.54 and 638.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.22, 963.54 and 638.10 is: 949.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.22 : 963.54 = 638.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.22/963.54 = 638.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.22x = 963.54 × 638.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.22x = 614,834.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,834.87/647.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.96

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