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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.60, 955.78 and 204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.60, 955.78 and 204.44 is: 306.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.60 : 955.78 = 204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.60/955.78 = 204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.60x = 955.78 × 204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.60x = 195,399.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,399.66/637.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.46

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