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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.16, 958.14 and 330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.16, 958.14 and 330.24 is: 495.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.16 : 958.14 = 330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.16/958.14 = 330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.16x = 958.14 × 330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.16x = 316,416.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,416.15/638.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.83

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