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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.52, 956.36 and 473.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.52, 956.36 and 473.19 is: 709.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.52 : 956.36 = 473.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.52/956.36 = 473.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.52x = 956.36 × 473.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.52x = 452,540.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,540.30/637.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.84

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