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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.99, 955.14 and 329.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.99, 955.14 and 329.11 is: 492.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.99 : 955.14 = 329.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.99/955.14 = 329.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.99x = 955.14 × 329.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.99x = 314,346.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,346.13/637.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.71

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