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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.45, 957.08 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.45, 957.08 and 329.52 is: 494.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.45 : 957.08 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.45/957.08 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.45x = 957.08 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.45x = 315,377.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,377.00/637.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.75

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