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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.95, 956.74 and 308.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.95, 956.74 and 308.69 is: 462.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.95 : 956.74 = 308.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.95/956.74 = 308.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.95x = 956.74 × 308.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.95x = 295,331.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,331.12/637.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.94

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