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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.09, 953.84 and 405.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.09, 953.84 and 405.41 is: 606.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.09 : 953.84 = 405.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.09/953.84 = 405.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.09x = 953.84 × 405.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.09x = 386,696.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,696.27/637.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.97

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