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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.04, 956.82 and 291.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.04, 956.82 and 291.29 is: 436.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.04 : 956.82 = 291.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.04/956.82 = 291.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.04x = 956.82 × 291.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.04x = 278,707.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,707.31/638.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.82

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