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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.52, 956.88 and 500.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.52, 956.88 and 500.94 is: 750.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.52 : 956.88 = 500.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.52/956.88 = 500.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.52x = 956.88 × 500.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.52x = 479,339.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,339.47/638.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.70

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