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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.93, 957.57 and 330.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.93, 957.57 and 330.18 is: 494.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.93 : 957.57 = 330.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.93/957.57 = 330.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.93x = 957.57 × 330.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.93x = 316,170.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,170.46/638.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.85

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