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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.84, 956 and 329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.84, 956 and 329.24 is: 493.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.84 : 956 = 329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.84/956 = 329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.84x = 956 × 329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.84x = 314,753.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,753.44/637.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.47

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