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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.70, 955.94 and 308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.70, 955.94 and 308.43 is: 462.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.70 : 955.94 = 308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.70/955.94 = 308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.70x = 955.94 × 308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.70x = 294,839.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,839.03/637.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.35

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