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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.69, 958.01 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.69, 958.01 and 291.96 is: 437.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.69 : 958.01 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.69/958.01 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.69x = 958.01 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.69x = 279,699.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,699.14/638.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.93

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