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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.46, 957.48 and 433.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.46, 957.48 and 433.14 is: 649.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.46 : 957.48 = 433.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.46/957.48 = 433.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.46x = 957.48 × 433.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.46x = 414,722.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,722.89/638.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.57

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