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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.08, 956.96 and 296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.08, 956.96 and 296 is: 443.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.08 : 956.96 = 296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.08/956.96 = 296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.08x = 956.96 × 296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.08x = 283,260.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,260.16/638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.93

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