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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.46, 954.02 and 534.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.46, 954.02 and 534.86 is: 800.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.46 : 954.02 = 534.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.46/954.02 = 534.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.46x = 954.02 × 534.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.46x = 510,267.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,267.14/637.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.47

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