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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.90, 956.94 and 313.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.90, 956.94 and 313.28 is: 469.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.90 : 956.94 = 313.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.90/956.94 = 313.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.90x = 956.94 × 313.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.90x = 299,790.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,790.16/637.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.96

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