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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.10, 1,444.66 and 638.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.10, 1,444.66 and 638.40 is: 957.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.10 : 1,444.66 = 638.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.10/1,444.66 = 638.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.10x = 1,444.66 × 638.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.10x = 922,270.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,270.94/963.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.61

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