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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.82, 957.60 and 309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.82, 957.60 and 309.60 is: 464.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.82 : 957.60 = 309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.82/957.60 = 309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.82x = 957.60 × 309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.82x = 296,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,472.96/638.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.09

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