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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.22, 956.04 and 329.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.22, 956.04 and 329.42 is: 494.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.22 : 956.04 = 329.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.22/956.04 = 329.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.22x = 956.04 × 329.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.22x = 314,938.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,938.70/637.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.24

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