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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.14, 955.84 and 312.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.14, 955.84 and 312.68 is: 469.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.14 : 955.84 = 312.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.14/955.84 = 312.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.14x = 955.84 × 312.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.14x = 298,872.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,872.05/637.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.08

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