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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.09, 1,338.32 and 638.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.09, 1,338.32 and 638.08 is: 880.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.09 : 1,338.32 = 638.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.09/1,338.32 = 638.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.09x = 1,338.32 × 638.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.09x = 853,945.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,945.34/970.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.28

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