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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.29, 955.11 and 554.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.29, 955.11 and 554.68 is: 831.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.29 : 955.11 = 554.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.29/955.11 = 554.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.29x = 955.11 × 554.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.29x = 529,783.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,783.69/637.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.31

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