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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.72, 954.69 and 393.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.72, 954.69 and 393.46 is: 589.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.72 : 954.69 = 393.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.72/954.69 = 393.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.72x = 954.69 × 393.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.72x = 375,632.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,632.33/637.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.02

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