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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.11, 957.27 and 406.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.11, 957.27 and 406.11 is: 610.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.11 : 957.27 = 406.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.11/957.27 = 406.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.11x = 957.27 × 406.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.11x = 388,756.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,756.92/637.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.19

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