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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.17, 957.73 and 474.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.17, 957.73 and 474.02 is: 711.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.17 : 957.73 = 474.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.17/957.73 = 474.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.17x = 957.73 × 474.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.17x = 453,983.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,983.01/638.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.38

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