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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.71, 958.16 and 314.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.71, 958.16 and 314.10 is: 471.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.71 : 958.16 = 314.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.71/958.16 = 314.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.71x = 958.16 × 314.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.71x = 300,958.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,958.06/638.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.20

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