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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.08, 955.60 and 290.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.08, 955.60 and 290.46 is: 435.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.08 : 955.60 = 290.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.08/955.60 = 290.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.08x = 955.60 × 290.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.08x = 277,563.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,563.58/637.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.68

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