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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.35, 955.71 and 324.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.35, 955.71 and 324.69 is: 486.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.35 : 955.71 = 324.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.35/955.71 = 324.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.35x = 955.71 × 324.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.35x = 310,309.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,309.48/637.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.87

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