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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.74, 958.58 and 474.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.74, 958.58 and 474.58 is: 712.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.74 : 958.58 = 474.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.74/958.58 = 474.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.74x = 958.58 × 474.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.74x = 454,923.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,923.50/638.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.23

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