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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.22, 955.29 and 420.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.22, 955.29 and 420.32 is: 630.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.22 : 955.29 = 420.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.22/955.29 = 420.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.22x = 955.29 × 420.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.22x = 401,527.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,527.49/637.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.12

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