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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.50, 959.59 and 314.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.50, 959.59 and 314.09 is: 472.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.50 : 959.59 = 314.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.50/959.59 = 314.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.50x = 959.59 × 314.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.50x = 301,398.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,398.45/638.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.04

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