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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.93, 955.50 and 330.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.93, 955.50 and 330.09 is: 494.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.93 : 955.50 = 330.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.93/955.50 = 330.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.93x = 955.50 × 330.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.93x = 315,398.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,398.61/637.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.41

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