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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.99, 957.17 and 313.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.99, 957.17 and 313.54 is: 470.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.99 : 957.17 = 313.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.99/957.17 = 313.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.99x = 957.17 × 313.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.99x = 300,111.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,111.08/637.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.40

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