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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.48, 955.86 and 204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.48, 955.86 and 204.64 is: 306.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.48 : 955.86 = 204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.48/955.86 = 204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.48x = 955.86 × 204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.48x = 195,607.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,607.19/637.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.84

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