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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.96, 955.34 and 444.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.96, 955.34 and 444.68 is: 665.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.96 : 955.34 = 444.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.96/955.34 = 444.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.96x = 955.34 × 444.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.96x = 424,820.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,820.59/637.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.90

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