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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.24, 955.83 and 312.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.24, 955.83 and 312.28 is: 468.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.24 : 955.83 = 312.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.24/955.83 = 312.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.24x = 955.83 × 312.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.24x = 298,486.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,486.59/637.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.41

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