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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.47, 956.27 and 312.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.47, 956.27 and 312.93 is: 469.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.47 : 956.27 = 312.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.47/956.27 = 312.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.47x = 956.27 × 312.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.47x = 299,246.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,246.35/637.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.43

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