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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.59, 951.09 and 627.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.59, 951.09 and 627.02 is: 935.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.59 : 951.09 = 627.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.59/951.09 = 627.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.59x = 951.09 × 627.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.59x = 596,348.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,348.51/637.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.32

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