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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.61, 956.61 and 483.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.61, 956.61 and 483.71 is: 725.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.61 : 956.61 = 483.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.61/956.61 = 483.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.61x = 956.61 × 483.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.61x = 462,717.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,717.04/637.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.71

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