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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.66, 956.51 and 291.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.66, 956.51 and 291.01 is: 436.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.66 : 956.51 = 291.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.66/956.51 = 291.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.66x = 956.51 × 291.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.66x = 278,353.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,353.01/637.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.53

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