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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.88, 958.54 and 314.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.88, 958.54 and 314.47 is: 471.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.88 : 958.54 = 314.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.88/958.54 = 314.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.88x = 958.54 × 314.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.88x = 301,432.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,432.07/638.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.81

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