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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.12, 955.04 and 308.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.12, 955.04 and 308.26 is: 462.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.12 : 955.04 = 308.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.12/955.04 = 308.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.12x = 955.04 × 308.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.12x = 294,396.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,396.64/637.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.08

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