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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.92, 957.78 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.92, 957.78 and 330 is: 495.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.92 : 957.78 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.92/957.78 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.92x = 957.78 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.92x = 316,067.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,067.40/637.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.47

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