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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.42, 956.08 and 286.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.42, 956.08 and 286.13 is: 429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.42 : 956.08 = 286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.42/956.08 = 286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.42x = 956.08 × 286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.42x = 273,564.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,564.72/637.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.18

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