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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.27, 955.29 and 405.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.27, 955.29 and 405.44 is: 607.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.27 : 955.29 = 405.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.27/955.29 = 405.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.27x = 955.29 × 405.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.27x = 387,312.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,312.78/637.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.77

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