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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.16, 955.98 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.16, 955.98 and 329.04 is: 493.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.16 : 955.98 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.16/955.98 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.16x = 955.98 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.16x = 314,555.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,555.66/637.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.68

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