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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.60, 950.60 and 611.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.60, 950.60 and 611.68 is: 911.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.60 : 950.60 = 611.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.60/950.60 = 611.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.60x = 950.60 × 611.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.60x = 581,463.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,463.01/637.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.96

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