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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.99, 958.28 and 314.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.99, 958.28 and 314.58 is: 471.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.99 : 958.28 = 314.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.99/958.28 = 314.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.99x = 958.28 × 314.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.99x = 301,454.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,454.15/638.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.77

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