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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.32, 957.95 and 475.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.32, 957.95 and 475.51 is: 713.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.32 : 957.95 = 475.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.32/957.95 = 475.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.32x = 957.95 × 475.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.32x = 455,514.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,514.80/638.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.62

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