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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.02, 955.69 and 328.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.02, 955.69 and 328.93 is: 492.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.02 : 955.69 = 328.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.02/955.69 = 328.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.02x = 955.69 × 328.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.02x = 314,355.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,355.11/638.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.70

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