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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.32, 954.72 and 311.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.32, 954.72 and 311.70 is: 466.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.32 : 954.72 = 311.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.32/954.72 = 311.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.32x = 954.72 × 311.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.32x = 297,586.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,586.22/637.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.93

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