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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.42, 957.19 and 325.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.42, 957.19 and 325.29 is: 487.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.42 : 957.19 = 325.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.42/957.19 = 325.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.42x = 957.19 × 325.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.42x = 311,365.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,365.10/638.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.72

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