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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.65, 958.29 and 291.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.65, 958.29 and 291.93 is: 438.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.65 : 958.29 = 291.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.65/958.29 = 291.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.65x = 958.29 × 291.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.65x = 279,753.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,753.60/638.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.04

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