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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.35, 955.86 and 303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.35, 955.86 and 303.84 is: 455.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.35 : 955.86 = 303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.35/955.86 = 303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.35x = 955.86 × 303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.35x = 290,428.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,428.50/637.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.68

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