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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.29, 954.67 and 420.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.29, 954.67 and 420.21 is: 629.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.29 : 954.67 = 420.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.29/954.67 = 420.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.29x = 954.67 × 420.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.29x = 401,161.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,161.88/637.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.48

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