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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.29, 956.25 and 312.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.29, 956.25 and 312.69 is: 469.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.29 : 956.25 = 312.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.29/956.25 = 312.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.29x = 956.25 × 312.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.29x = 299,009.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,009.81/637.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.19

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