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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.08, 956.72 and 485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.08, 956.72 and 485 is: 727.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.08 : 956.72 = 485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.08/956.72 = 485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.08x = 956.72 × 485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.08x = 464,009.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,009.20/638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.20

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