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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.58, 957.48 and 493.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.58, 957.48 and 493.24 is: 738.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.58 : 957.48 = 493.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.58/957.48 = 493.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.58x = 957.48 × 493.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.58x = 472,267.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,267.44/639.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.40

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