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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.47, 957.25 and 313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.47, 957.25 and 313.76 is: 470.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.47 : 957.25 = 313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.47/957.25 = 313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.47x = 957.25 × 313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.47x = 300,346.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,346.76/638.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.42

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