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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.08, 955.74 and 482.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.08, 955.74 and 482.29 is: 722.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.08 : 955.74 = 482.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.08/955.74 = 482.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.08x = 955.74 × 482.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.08x = 460,943.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,943.84/638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.39

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