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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.09, 957.15 and 308.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.09, 957.15 and 308.96 is: 463.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.09 : 957.15 = 308.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.09/957.15 = 308.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.09x = 957.15 × 308.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.09x = 295,725.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,725.25/638.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.45

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