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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.30, 955.30 and 431.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.30, 955.30 and 431.88 is: 647.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.30 : 955.30 = 431.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.30/955.30 = 431.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.30x = 955.30 × 431.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.30x = 412,578.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,578.06/637.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.39

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