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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.70, 957.84 and 305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.70, 957.84 and 305.16 is: 457.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.70 : 957.84 = 305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.70/957.84 = 305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.70x = 957.84 × 305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.70x = 292,294.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,294.45/638.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.64

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