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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.38, 954.72 and 476.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.38, 954.72 and 476.46 is: 713.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.38 : 954.72 = 476.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.38/954.72 = 476.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.38x = 954.72 × 476.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.38x = 454,885.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,885.89/637.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.68

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