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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.02, 954.98 and 329.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.02, 954.98 and 329.45 is: 493.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.02 : 954.98 = 329.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.02/954.98 = 329.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.02x = 954.98 × 329.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.02x = 314,615.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,615.32/638.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.11

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