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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.01, 955.29 and 442.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.01, 955.29 and 442.01 is: 662.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.01 : 955.29 = 442.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.01/955.29 = 442.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.01x = 955.29 × 442.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.01x = 422,246.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,246.41/637.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.85

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