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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.14, 957.30 and 291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.14, 957.30 and 291.48 is: 437.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.14 : 957.30 = 291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.14/957.30 = 291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.14x = 957.30 × 291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.14x = 279,033.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,033.80/638.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.26

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