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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.04, 953.12 and 635.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.04, 953.12 and 635.42 is: 950.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.04 : 953.12 = 635.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.04/953.12 = 635.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.04x = 953.12 × 635.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.04x = 605,631.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,631.51/637.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.70

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