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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.14, 957.54 and 484.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.14, 957.54 and 484.02 is: 726.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.14 : 957.54 = 484.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.14/957.54 = 484.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.14x = 957.54 × 484.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.14x = 463,468.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,468.51/638.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.28

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