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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.26, 955.93 and 290.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.26, 955.93 and 290.62 is: 435.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.26 : 955.93 = 290.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.26/955.93 = 290.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.26x = 955.93 × 290.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.26x = 277,807.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,807.60/637.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.94

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