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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.14, 955.85 and 482.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.14, 955.85 and 482.35 is: 722.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.14 : 955.85 = 482.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.14/955.85 = 482.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.14x = 955.85 × 482.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.14x = 461,047.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,047.06/638.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.49

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