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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.66, 955.08 and 620.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.66, 955.08 and 620.44 is: 929.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.66 : 955.08 = 620.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.66/955.08 = 620.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.66x = 955.08 × 620.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.66x = 592,569.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,569.84/637.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.29

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