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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.35, 955.15 and 308.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.35, 955.15 and 308.42 is: 462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.35 : 955.15 = 308.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.35/955.15 = 308.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.35x = 955.15 × 308.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.35x = 294,587.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,587.36/637.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.21

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