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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.89, 956.94 and 313.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.89, 956.94 and 313.29 is: 469.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.89 : 956.94 = 313.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.89/956.94 = 313.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.89x = 956.94 × 313.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.89x = 299,799.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,799.73/637.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.99

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