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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.95, 956.43 and 291.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.95, 956.43 and 291.14 is: 436.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.95 : 956.43 = 291.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.95/956.43 = 291.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.95x = 956.43 × 291.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.95x = 278,460.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,460.03/637.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.49

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