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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.63, 958.62 and 314.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.63, 958.62 and 314.68 is: 472.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.63 : 958.62 = 314.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.63/958.62 = 314.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.63x = 958.62 × 314.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.63x = 301,656.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,656.15/638.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.35

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