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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.95, 955.29 and 584.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.95, 955.29 and 584.49 is: 875.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.95 : 955.29 = 584.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.95/955.29 = 584.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.95x = 955.29 × 584.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.95x = 558,357.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,357.45/637.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.24

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