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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.48, 956.58 and 445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.48, 956.58 and 445.24 is: 668.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.48 : 956.58 = 445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.48/956.58 = 445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.48x = 956.58 × 445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.48x = 425,907.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,907.68/637.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.11

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