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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.95, 955.83 and 473.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.95, 955.83 and 473.52 is: 709.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.95 : 955.83 = 473.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.95/955.83 = 473.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.95x = 955.83 × 473.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.95x = 452,604.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,604.62/637.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.47

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