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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.49, 954.72 and 393.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.49, 954.72 and 393.28 is: 588.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.49 : 954.72 = 393.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.49/954.72 = 393.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.49x = 954.72 × 393.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.49x = 375,469.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,469.89/637.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.98

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