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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.69, 954.99 and 492.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.69, 954.99 and 492.48 is: 736.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.69 : 954.99 = 492.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.69/954.99 = 492.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.69x = 954.99 × 492.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.69x = 470,313.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,313.48/638.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.38

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