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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.16, 957.03 and 308.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.16, 957.03 and 308.97 is: 463.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.16 : 957.03 = 308.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.16/957.03 = 308.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.16x = 957.03 × 308.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.16x = 295,693.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,693.56/638.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.35

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