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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.08, 955.73 and 312.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.08, 955.73 and 312.48 is: 468.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.08 : 955.73 = 312.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.08/955.73 = 312.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.08x = 955.73 × 312.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.08x = 298,644.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,644.95/637.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.77

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