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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.73, 958.28 and 330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.73, 958.28 and 330.80 is: 496.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.73 : 958.28 = 330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.73/958.28 = 330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.73x = 958.28 × 330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.73x = 316,992.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,992.58/638.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.29

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