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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.02, 955.20 and 328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.02, 955.20 and 328.80 is: 493.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.02 : 955.20 = 328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.02/955.20 = 328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.02x = 955.20 × 328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.02x = 314,069.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,069.76/637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.03

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