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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.54, 956.55 and 500.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.54, 956.55 and 500.90 is: 750.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.54 : 956.55 = 500.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.54/956.55 = 500.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.54x = 956.55 × 500.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.54x = 479,135.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,135.90/638.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.36

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