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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.76, 957 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.76, 957 and 313.44 is: 470.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.76 : 957 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.76/957 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.76x = 957 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.76x = 299,962.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,962.08/637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.34

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