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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.48, 954.78 and 420.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.48, 954.78 and 420.76 is: 630.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.48 : 954.78 = 420.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.48/954.78 = 420.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.48x = 954.78 × 420.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.48x = 401,733.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,733.23/637.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.19

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