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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.85, 955.97 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.85, 955.97 and 291.08 is: 436.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.85 : 955.97 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.85/955.97 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.85x = 955.97 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.85x = 278,257.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,257.51/637.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.25

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