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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.98, 957.60 and 291.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.98, 957.60 and 291.94 is: 437.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.98 : 957.60 = 291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.98/957.60 = 291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.98x = 957.60 × 291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.98x = 279,561.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,561.74/638.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.51

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