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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.89, 955.49 and 483.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.89, 955.49 and 483.89 is: 724.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.89 : 955.49 = 483.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.89/955.49 = 483.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.89x = 955.49 × 483.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.89x = 462,344.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,344.86/637.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.80

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