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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.19, 956.84 and 286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.19, 956.84 and 286.66 is: 429.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.19 : 956.84 = 286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.19/956.84 = 286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.19x = 956.84 × 286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.19x = 274,287.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,287.75/638.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.79

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