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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.45, 956.60 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.45, 956.60 and 272.32 is: 408.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.45 : 956.60 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.45/956.60 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.45x = 956.60 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.45x = 260,501.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,501.31/637.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.66

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