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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.74, 957.12 and 330.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.74, 957.12 and 330.10 is: 494.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.74 : 957.12 = 330.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.74/957.12 = 330.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.74x = 957.12 × 330.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.74x = 315,945.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,945.31/638.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.64

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