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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.48, 957 and 364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.48, 957 and 364.70 is: 546.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.48 : 957 = 364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.48/957 = 364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.48x = 957 × 364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.48x = 349,017.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,017.90/638.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.64

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