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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.15, 956.55 and 329.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.15, 956.55 and 329.62 is: 494.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.15 : 956.55 = 329.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.15/956.55 = 329.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.15x = 956.55 × 329.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.15x = 315,298.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,298.01/637.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.86

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