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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.66, 958.88 and 330.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.66, 958.88 and 330.74 is: 496.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.66 : 958.88 = 330.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.66/958.88 = 330.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.66x = 958.88 × 330.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.66x = 317,139.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,139.97/638.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.57

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