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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.14, 955.16 and 455.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.14, 955.16 and 455.70 is: 683.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.14 : 955.16 = 455.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.14/955.16 = 455.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.14x = 955.16 × 455.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.14x = 435,266.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,266.41/637.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.16

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