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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.59, 955.62 and 329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.59, 955.62 and 329.27 is: 493.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.59 : 955.62 = 329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.59/955.62 = 329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.59x = 955.62 × 329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.59x = 314,659.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,659.63/637.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.51

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