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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.02, 955.44 and 312.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.02, 955.44 and 312.30 is: 468.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.02 : 955.44 = 312.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.02/955.44 = 312.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.02x = 955.44 × 312.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.02x = 298,383.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,383.91/637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.41

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