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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.69, 957.55 and 330.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.69, 957.55 and 330.35 is: 495.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.69 : 957.55 = 330.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.69/957.55 = 330.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.69x = 957.55 × 330.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.69x = 316,323.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,323.42/638.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.27

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