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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.07, 954.92 and 417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.07, 954.92 and 417 is: 625.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.07 : 954.92 = 417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.07/954.92 = 417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.07x = 954.92 × 417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.07x = 398,201.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,201.64/637.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.05

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