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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.74, 956.88 and 313.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.74, 956.88 and 313.11 is: 469.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.74 : 956.88 = 313.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.74/956.88 = 313.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.74x = 956.88 × 313.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.74x = 299,608.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,608.70/637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.80

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