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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.96, 958.77 and 314.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.96, 958.77 and 314.28 is: 471.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.96 : 958.77 = 314.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.96/958.77 = 314.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.96x = 958.77 × 314.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.96x = 301,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,322.24/638.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.59

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