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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.62, 956.46 and 554.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.62, 956.46 and 554.66 is: 832.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.62 : 956.46 = 554.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.62/956.46 = 554.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.62x = 956.46 × 554.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.62x = 530,510.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,510.10/637.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.02

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