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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.35, 954.18 and 406.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.35, 954.18 and 406.50 is: 608.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.35 : 954.18 = 406.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.35/954.18 = 406.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.35x = 954.18 × 406.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.35x = 387,874.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,874.17/637.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.57

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