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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.58, 956.66 and 272.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.58, 956.66 and 272.45 is: 408.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.58 : 956.66 = 272.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.58/956.66 = 272.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.58x = 956.66 × 272.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.58x = 260,635.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,635.87/637.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.79

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