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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.40, 957.57 and 484.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.40, 957.57 and 484.62 is: 726.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.40 : 957.57 = 484.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.40/957.57 = 484.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.40x = 957.57 × 484.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.40x = 464,057.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,057.57/638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.91

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