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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.19, 969.66 and 638.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.19, 969.66 and 638.31 is: 878.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.19 : 969.66 = 638.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.19/969.66 = 638.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.19x = 969.66 × 638.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.19x = 618,943.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,943.67/704.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.94

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