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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.28, 958.50 and 495.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.28, 958.50 and 495.18 is: 743.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.28 : 958.50 = 495.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.28/958.50 = 495.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.28x = 958.50 × 495.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.28x = 474,630.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,630.03/638.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.61

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