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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.67, 956.53 and 329.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.67, 956.53 and 329.33 is: 494.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.67 : 956.53 = 329.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.67/956.53 = 329.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.67x = 956.53 × 329.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.67x = 315,012.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,012.38/637.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.01

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