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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.65, 956.51 and 272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.65, 956.51 and 272.46 is: 408.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.65 : 956.51 = 272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.65/956.51 = 272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.65x = 956.51 × 272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.65x = 260,613.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,613.96/637.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.71

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