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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.29, 955.22 and 312.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.29, 955.22 and 312.89 is: 468.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.29 : 955.22 = 312.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.29/955.22 = 312.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.29x = 955.22 × 312.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.29x = 298,872.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,872.45/637.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.97

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