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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.19, 956.93 and 325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.19, 956.93 and 325.50 is: 488.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.19 : 956.93 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.19/956.93 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.19x = 956.93 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.19x = 311,479.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,479.09/638.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.07

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