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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.37, 954.01 and 416.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.37, 954.01 and 416.23 is: 623.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.37 : 954.01 = 416.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.37/954.01 = 416.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.37x = 954.01 × 416.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.37x = 397,087.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,087.58/637.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.01

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