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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.99, 958.45 and 314.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.99, 958.45 and 314.25 is: 471.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.99 : 958.45 = 314.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.99/958.45 = 314.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.99x = 958.45 × 314.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.99x = 301,192.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,192.91/638.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.36

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