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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.48, 957.68 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.48, 957.68 and 205.60 is: 308.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.48 : 957.68 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.48/957.68 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.48x = 957.68 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.48x = 196,899.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,899.01/638.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.39

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