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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.28, 956.52 and 475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.28, 956.52 and 475.76 is: 714.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.28 : 956.52 = 475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.28/956.52 = 475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.28x = 956.52 × 475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.28x = 455,073.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,073.96/637.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.09

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