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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.20, 954.99 and 312.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.20, 954.99 and 312.30 is: 468.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.20 : 954.99 = 312.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.20/954.99 = 312.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.20x = 954.99 × 312.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.20x = 298,243.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,243.38/637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.05

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