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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.80, 955.86 and 313.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.80, 955.86 and 313.26 is: 469.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.80 : 955.86 = 313.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.80/955.86 = 313.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.80x = 955.86 × 313.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.80x = 299,432.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,432.70/637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.48

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