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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.91, 956.70 and 502.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.91, 956.70 and 502.65 is: 752.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.91 : 956.70 = 502.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.91/956.70 = 502.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.91x = 956.70 × 502.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.91x = 480,885.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,885.26/638.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.67

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