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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.92, 956.84 and 329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.92, 956.84 and 329.68 is: 494.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.92 : 956.84 = 329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.92/956.84 = 329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.92x = 956.84 × 329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.92x = 315,451.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,451.01/637.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.50

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