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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.52, 958.12 and 296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.52, 958.12 and 296.52 is: 444.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.52 : 958.12 = 296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.52/958.12 = 296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.52x = 958.12 × 296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.52x = 284,101.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,101.74/638.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.94

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