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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.65, 956.72 and 329.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.65, 956.72 and 329.31 is: 494.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.65 : 956.72 = 329.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.65/956.72 = 329.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.65x = 956.72 × 329.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.65x = 315,053.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,053.42/637.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.08

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