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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.65, 957.30 and 330.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.65, 957.30 and 330.12 is: 495.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.65 : 957.30 = 330.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.65/957.30 = 330.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.65x = 957.30 × 330.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.65x = 316,023.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,023.88/637.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.61

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