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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.13, 956.30 and 329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.13, 956.30 and 329.20 is: 494.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.13 : 956.30 = 329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.13/956.30 = 329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.13x = 956.30 × 329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.13x = 314,813.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,813.96/637.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.11

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