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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.92, 957.96 and 309.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.92, 957.96 and 309.66 is: 464.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.92 : 957.96 = 309.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.92/957.96 = 309.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.92x = 957.96 × 309.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.92x = 296,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,638.30/638.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.28

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