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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.84, 958.08 and 492.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.84, 958.08 and 492.96 is: 738.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.84 : 958.08 = 492.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.84/958.08 = 492.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.84x = 958.08 × 492.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.84x = 472,295.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,295.12/639.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.15

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