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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.60, 958.25 and 330.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.60, 958.25 and 330.71 is: 496.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.60 : 958.25 = 330.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.60/958.25 = 330.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.60x = 958.25 × 330.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.60x = 316,896.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,896.41/638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.24

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