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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.70, 957.35 and 330.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.70, 957.35 and 330.15 is: 494.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.70 : 957.35 = 330.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.70/957.35 = 330.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.70x = 957.35 × 330.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.70x = 316,069.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,069.10/638.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.86

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