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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.30, 956.07 and 329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.30, 956.07 and 329.06 is: 493.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.30 : 956.07 = 329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.30/956.07 = 329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.30x = 956.07 × 329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.30x = 314,606.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,606.78/637.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.65

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