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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.36, 956.10 and 312.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.36, 956.10 and 312.52 is: 468.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.36 : 956.10 = 312.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.36/956.10 = 312.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.36x = 956.10 × 312.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.36x = 298,800.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,800.37/637.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.81

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