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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637, 956.22 and 329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637, 956.22 and 329.32 is: 494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637 : 956.22 = 329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637/956.22 = 329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637x = 956.22 × 329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637x = 314,902.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,902.37/637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.35

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