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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.92, 956.75 and 325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.92, 956.75 and 325.26 is: 487.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.92 : 956.75 = 325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.92/956.75 = 325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.92x = 956.75 × 325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.92x = 311,190.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,190.88/637.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.82

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