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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.62, 957.88 and 313.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.62, 957.88 and 313.66 is: 470.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.62 : 957.88 = 313.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.62/957.88 = 313.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.62x = 957.88 × 313.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.62x = 300,448.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,448.64/638.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.47

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