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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.70, 956.54 and 314.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.70, 956.54 and 314.16 is: 470.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.70 : 956.54 = 314.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.70/956.54 = 314.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.70x = 956.54 × 314.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.70x = 300,506.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,506.61/638.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.50

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