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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.30, 956.94 and 330.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.30, 956.94 and 330.19 is: 495.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.30 : 956.94 = 330.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.30/956.94 = 330.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.30x = 956.94 × 330.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.30x = 315,974.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,974.70/638.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.03

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