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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.13, 953.91 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.13, 953.91 and 328.32 is: 491.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.13 : 953.91 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.13/953.91 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.13x = 953.91 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.13x = 313,187.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,187.73/637.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.56

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