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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.90, 954.98 and 484.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.90, 954.98 and 484.43 is: 725.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.90 : 954.98 = 484.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.90/954.98 = 484.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.90x = 954.98 × 484.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.90x = 462,613.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,613.76/637.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.22

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