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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.31, 955.66 and 414.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.31, 955.66 and 414.58 is: 621.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.31 : 955.66 = 414.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.31/955.66 = 414.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.31x = 955.66 × 414.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.31x = 396,197.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,197.52/637.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.67

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