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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.72, 958.20 and 406.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.72, 958.20 and 406.72 is: 611.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.72 : 958.20 = 406.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.72/958.20 = 406.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.72x = 958.20 × 406.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.72x = 389,719.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,719.10/637.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.11

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