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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.22, 954.66 and 505.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.22, 954.66 and 505.64 is: 757.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.22 : 954.66 = 505.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.22/954.66 = 505.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.22x = 954.66 × 505.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.22x = 482,714.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,714.28/637.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.53

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