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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.25, 955.53 and 328.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.25, 955.53 and 328.97 is: 493.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.25 : 955.53 = 328.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.25/955.53 = 328.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.25x = 955.53 × 328.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.25x = 314,343.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,343.09/637.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.28

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