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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.23, 955.86 and 420.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.23, 955.86 and 420.75 is: 631.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.23 : 955.86 = 420.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.23/955.86 = 420.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.23x = 955.86 × 420.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.23x = 402,178.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,178.10/637.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.13

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