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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.84, 956.86 and 272.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.84, 956.86 and 272.63 is: 408.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.84 : 956.86 = 272.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.84/956.86 = 272.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.84x = 956.86 × 272.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.84x = 260,862.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,862.59/637.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.98

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