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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.92, 972.51 and 638.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.92, 972.51 and 638.88 is: 951.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.92 : 972.51 = 638.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.92/972.51 = 638.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.92x = 972.51 × 638.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.92x = 621,317.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,317.19/652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.60

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