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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.02, 955.93 and 499.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.02, 955.93 and 499.14 is: 747.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.02 : 955.93 = 499.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.02/955.93 = 499.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.02x = 955.93 × 499.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.02x = 477,142.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,142.90/638.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.86

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