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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.39, 957.96 and 508.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.39, 957.96 and 508.84 is: 763.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.39 : 957.96 = 508.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.39/957.96 = 508.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.39x = 957.96 × 508.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.39x = 487,445.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,445.97/638.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.55

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