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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.44, 954.20 and 474.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.44, 954.20 and 474.72 is: 710.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.44 : 954.20 = 474.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.44/954.20 = 474.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.44x = 954.20 × 474.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.44x = 452,977.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,977.82/637.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.62

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