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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.48, 958.44 and 494.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.48, 958.44 and 494.96 is: 743.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.48 : 958.44 = 494.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.48/958.44 = 494.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.48x = 958.44 × 494.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.48x = 474,389.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,389.46/638.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.00

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