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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.42, 956.72 and 491.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.42, 956.72 and 491.61 is: 736.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.42 : 956.72 = 491.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.42/956.72 = 491.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.42x = 956.72 × 491.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.42x = 470,330.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,330.66/638.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.72

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