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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.68, 957.06 and 313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.68, 957.06 and 313.32 is: 470.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.68 : 957.06 = 313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.68/957.06 = 313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.68x = 957.06 × 313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.68x = 299,866.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,866.04/637.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.25

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