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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.70, 957.24 and 313.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.70, 957.24 and 313.80 is: 470.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.70 : 957.24 = 313.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.70/957.24 = 313.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.70x = 957.24 × 313.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.70x = 300,381.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,381.91/638.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.30

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