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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.60, 956.22 and 494.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.60, 956.22 and 494.44 is: 740.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.60 : 956.22 = 494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.60/956.22 = 494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.60x = 956.22 × 494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.60x = 472,793.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,793.42/638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.36

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