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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.46, 957.08 and 441.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.46, 957.08 and 441.99 is: 663.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.46 : 957.08 = 441.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.46/957.08 = 441.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.46x = 957.08 × 441.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.46x = 423,017.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,017.58/637.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.60

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