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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.15, 955.35 and 484.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.15, 955.35 and 484.68 is: 725.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.15 : 955.35 = 484.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.15/955.35 = 484.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.15x = 955.35 × 484.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.15x = 463,039.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,039.04/638.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.60

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