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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.34, 957.42 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.34, 957.42 and 313.56 is: 470.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.34 : 957.42 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.34/957.42 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.34x = 957.42 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.34x = 300,208.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,208.62/638.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.30

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