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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.58, 956.89 and 329.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.58, 956.89 and 329.53 is: 494.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.58 : 956.89 = 329.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.58/956.89 = 329.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.58x = 956.89 × 329.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.58x = 315,320.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,320.16/637.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.55

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