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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.29, 956.63 and 345.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.29, 956.63 and 345.79 is: 518.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.29 : 956.63 = 345.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.29/956.63 = 345.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.29x = 956.63 × 345.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.29x = 330,791.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,791.56/638.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.25

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