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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.14, 957.21 and 313.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.14, 957.21 and 313.18 is: 469.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.14 : 957.21 = 313.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.14/957.21 = 313.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.14x = 957.21 × 313.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.14x = 299,779.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,779.03/638.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.77

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