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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.03, 955.14 and 417.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.03, 955.14 and 417.38 is: 625.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.03 : 955.14 = 417.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.03/955.14 = 417.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.03x = 955.14 × 417.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.03x = 398,657.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,657.38/637.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.81

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