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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.07, 953.78 and 431.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.07, 953.78 and 431.33 is: 645.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.07 : 953.78 = 431.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.07/953.78 = 431.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.07x = 953.78 × 431.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.07x = 411,387.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,387.00/637.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.75

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