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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.68, 958.37 and 314.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.68, 958.37 and 314.05 is: 471.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.68 : 958.37 = 314.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.68/958.37 = 314.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.68x = 958.37 × 314.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.68x = 300,969.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,969.74/638.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.24

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