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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.02, 956.94 and 313.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.02, 956.94 and 313.30 is: 469.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.02 : 956.94 = 313.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.02/956.94 = 313.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.02x = 956.94 × 313.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.02x = 299,809.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,809.30/638.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.91

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