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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.48, 956.01 and 204.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.48, 956.01 and 204.53 is: 306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.48 : 956.01 = 204.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.48/956.01 = 204.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.48x = 956.01 × 204.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.48x = 195,532.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,532.73/637.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.73

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