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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.47, 955.75 and 312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.47, 955.75 and 312.76 is: 468.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.47 : 955.75 = 312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.47/955.75 = 312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.47x = 955.75 × 312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.47x = 298,921.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,921.37/637.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.92

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