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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.79, 955.85 and 291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.79, 955.85 and 291.06 is: 436.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.79 : 955.85 = 291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.79/955.85 = 291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.79x = 955.85 × 291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.79x = 278,208.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,208.25/637.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.21

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