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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.84, 956.28 and 329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.84, 956.28 and 329.28 is: 493.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.84 : 956.28 = 329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.84/956.28 = 329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.84x = 956.28 × 329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.84x = 314,883.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,883.88/637.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.67

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