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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.54, 957.22 and 473.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.54, 957.22 and 473.51 is: 710.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.54 : 957.22 = 473.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.54/957.22 = 473.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.54x = 957.22 × 473.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.54x = 453,254.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,254.45/637.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.95

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