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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.82, 957.42 and 313.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.82, 957.42 and 313.47 is: 469.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.82 : 957.42 = 313.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.82/957.42 = 313.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.82x = 957.42 × 313.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.82x = 300,122.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,122.45/638.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.81

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