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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.74, 955.80 and 406.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.74, 955.80 and 406.55 is: 609.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.74 : 955.80 = 406.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.74/955.80 = 406.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.74x = 955.80 × 406.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.74x = 388,575.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,575.71/637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.30

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