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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.45, 954.54 and 583.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.45, 954.54 and 583.99 is: 874.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.45 : 954.54 = 583.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.45/954.54 = 583.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.45x = 954.54 × 583.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.45x = 557,441.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,441.81/637.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.49

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