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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.32, 956.22 and 312.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.32, 956.22 and 312.70 is: 468.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.32 : 956.22 = 312.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.32/956.22 = 312.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.32x = 956.22 × 312.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.32x = 299,009.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,009.99/638.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.43

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