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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.79, 955.76 and 455.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.79, 955.76 and 455.54 is: 682.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.79 : 955.76 = 455.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.79/955.76 = 455.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.79x = 955.76 × 455.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.79x = 435,379.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,379.85/637.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.64

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