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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.60, 957.12 and 421.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.60, 957.12 and 421.60 is: 632.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.60 : 957.12 = 421.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.60/957.12 = 421.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.60x = 957.12 × 421.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.60x = 403,521.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,521.79/637.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.88

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