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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.28, 957.45 and 464.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.28, 957.45 and 464.13 is: 696.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.28 : 957.45 = 464.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.28/957.45 = 464.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.28x = 957.45 × 464.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.28x = 444,381.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,381.27/638.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.22

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