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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.04, 955.84 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.04, 955.84 and 295.04 is: 442.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.04 : 955.84 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.04/955.84 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.04x = 955.84 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.04x = 282,011.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,011.03/637.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.69

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