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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.33, 956.94 and 330.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.33, 956.94 and 330.02 is: 494.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.33 : 956.94 = 330.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.33/956.94 = 330.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.33x = 956.94 × 330.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.33x = 315,813.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,813.22/638.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.75

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