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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.13, 955.70 and 312.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.13, 955.70 and 312.73 is: 469.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.13 : 955.70 = 312.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.13/955.70 = 312.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.13x = 955.70 × 312.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.13x = 298,869.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,869.72/637.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.09

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