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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.38, 955.23 and 630.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.38, 955.23 and 630.48 is: 944.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.38 : 955.23 = 630.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.38/955.23 = 630.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.38x = 955.23 × 630.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.38x = 602,253.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,253.41/637.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.89

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