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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.12, 957.64 and 313.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.12, 957.64 and 313.58 is: 470.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.12 : 957.64 = 313.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.12/957.64 = 313.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.12x = 957.64 × 313.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.12x = 300,296.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,296.75/638.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.60

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