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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.48, 955.62 and 312.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.48, 955.62 and 312.67 is: 468.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.48 : 955.62 = 312.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.48/955.62 = 312.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.48x = 955.62 × 312.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.48x = 298,793.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,793.71/637.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.71

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