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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.59, 955.77 and 204.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.59, 955.77 and 204.45 is: 306.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.59 : 955.77 = 204.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.59/955.77 = 204.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.59x = 955.77 × 204.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.59x = 195,407.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,407.18/637.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.48

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