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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.88, 980.01 and 638.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.88, 980.01 and 638.19 is: 957.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.88 : 980.01 = 638.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.88/980.01 = 638.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.88x = 980.01 × 638.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.88x = 625,432.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,432.58/652.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.96

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