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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.83, 958.72 and 474.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.83, 958.72 and 474.68 is: 712.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.83 : 958.72 = 474.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.83/958.72 = 474.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.83x = 958.72 × 474.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.83x = 455,079.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,079.23/638.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.37

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