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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.65, 957.45 and 330.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.65, 957.45 and 330.59 is: 495.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.65 : 957.45 = 330.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.65/957.45 = 330.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.65x = 957.45 × 330.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.65x = 316,523.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,523.41/638.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.61

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