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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.52, 1,446.12 and 638.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.52, 1,446.12 and 638.90 is: 957.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.52 : 1,446.12 = 638.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.52/1,446.12 = 638.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.52x = 1,446.12 × 638.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.52x = 923,926.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,926.07/964.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.91

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