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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.07, 956.30 and 312.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.07, 956.30 and 312.86 is: 468.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.07 : 956.30 = 312.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.07/956.30 = 312.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.07x = 956.30 × 312.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.07x = 299,181.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,181.67/638.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.89

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