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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.57, 958.04 and 330.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.57, 958.04 and 330.64 is: 496.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.57 : 958.04 = 330.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.57/958.04 = 330.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.57x = 958.04 × 330.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.57x = 316,768.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,768.09/638.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.06

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