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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.84, 958.50 and 330.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.84, 958.50 and 330.49 is: 495.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.84 : 958.50 = 330.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.84/958.50 = 330.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.84x = 958.50 × 330.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.84x = 316,774.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,774.67/638.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.86

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