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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.14, 955.71 and 312.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.14, 955.71 and 312.18 is: 468.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.14 : 955.71 = 312.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.14/955.71 = 312.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.14x = 955.71 × 312.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.14x = 298,353.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,353.55/637.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.27

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