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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.48, 956.28 and 204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.48, 956.28 and 204.64 is: 306.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.48 : 956.28 = 204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.48/956.28 = 204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.48x = 956.28 × 204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.48x = 195,693.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,693.14/637.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.98

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