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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.45, 955.56 and 308.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.45, 955.56 and 308.18 is: 461.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.45 : 955.56 = 308.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.45/955.56 = 308.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.45x = 955.56 × 308.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.45x = 294,484.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,484.48/637.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.97

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