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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.83, 957.63 and 329.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.83, 957.63 and 329.90 is: 495.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.83 : 957.63 = 329.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.83/957.63 = 329.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.83x = 957.63 × 329.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.83x = 315,916.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,916.90/637.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.30

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