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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.08, 953.64 and 405.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.08, 953.64 and 405.18 is: 606.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.08 : 953.64 = 405.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.08/953.64 = 405.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.08x = 953.64 × 405.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.08x = 386,395.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,395.86/637.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.51

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