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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.10, 955.84 and 312.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.10, 955.84 and 312.70 is: 469.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.10 : 955.84 = 312.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.10/955.84 = 312.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.10x = 955.84 × 312.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.10x = 298,891.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,891.17/637.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.14

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