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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.11, 952.83 and 417.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.11, 952.83 and 417.15 is: 623.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.11 : 952.83 = 417.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.11/952.83 = 417.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.11x = 952.83 × 417.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.11x = 397,473.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,473.03/637.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.87

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