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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.37, 957.50 and 309.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.37, 957.50 and 309.33 is: 463.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.37 : 957.50 = 309.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.37/957.50 = 309.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.37x = 957.50 × 309.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.37x = 296,183.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,183.48/638.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.97

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