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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.30, 956.14 and 329.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.30, 956.14 and 329.37 is: 494.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.30 : 956.14 = 329.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.30/956.14 = 329.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.30x = 956.14 × 329.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.30x = 314,919.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,919.42/637.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.15

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