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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.30, 957.49 and 329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.30, 957.49 and 329.96 is: 494.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.30 : 957.49 = 329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.30/957.49 = 329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.30x = 957.49 × 329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.30x = 315,928.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,928.61/638.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.96

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