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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.86, 958.41 and 406.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.86, 958.41 and 406.86 is: 611.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.86 : 958.41 = 406.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.86/958.41 = 406.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.86x = 958.41 × 406.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.86x = 389,938.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,938.69/637.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.32

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