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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.12, 956.54 and 309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.12, 956.54 and 309.26 is: 463.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.12 : 956.54 = 309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.12/956.54 = 309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.12x = 956.54 × 309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.12x = 295,819.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,819.56/638.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.58

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