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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.63, 957.99 and 291.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.63, 957.99 and 291.99 is: 438.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.63 : 957.99 = 291.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.63/957.99 = 291.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.63x = 957.99 × 291.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.63x = 279,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,723.50/638.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.01

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