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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.07, 954.39 and 312.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.07, 954.39 and 312.26 is: 467.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.07 : 954.39 = 312.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.07/954.39 = 312.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.07x = 954.39 × 312.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.07x = 298,017.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,017.82/637.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.79

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