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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.06, 957.45 and 313.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.06, 957.45 and 313.52 is: 470.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.06 : 957.45 = 313.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.06/957.45 = 313.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.06x = 957.45 × 313.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.06x = 300,179.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,179.72/638.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.46

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