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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.96, 957.44 and 455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.96, 957.44 and 455.52 is: 683.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.96 : 957.44 = 455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.96/957.44 = 455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.96x = 957.44 × 455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.96x = 436,133.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,133.07/637.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.64

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