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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.59, 957.11 and 330.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.59, 957.11 and 330.27 is: 495.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.59 : 957.11 = 330.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.59/957.11 = 330.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.59x = 957.11 × 330.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.59x = 316,104.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,104.72/638.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.00

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