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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.74, 958.38 and 314.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.74, 958.38 and 314.11 is: 471.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.74 : 958.38 = 314.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.74/958.38 = 314.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.74x = 958.38 × 314.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.74x = 301,036.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,036.74/638.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.30

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