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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.12, 954 and 405.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.12, 954 and 405.52 is: 607.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.12 : 954 = 405.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.12/954 = 405.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.12x = 954 × 405.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.12x = 386,866.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,866.08/637.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.21

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