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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.12, 957.18 and 329.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.12, 957.18 and 329.78 is: 494.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.12 : 957.18 = 329.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.12/957.18 = 329.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.12x = 957.18 × 329.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.12x = 315,658.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,658.82/638.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.67

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