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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.32, 956.84 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.32, 956.84 and 313.44 is: 469.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.32 : 956.84 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.32/956.84 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.32x = 956.84 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.32x = 299,911.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,911.93/638.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.85

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