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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.98, 956.68 and 291.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.98, 956.68 and 291.23 is: 436.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.98 : 956.68 = 291.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.98/956.68 = 291.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.98x = 956.68 × 291.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.98x = 278,611.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,611.99/637.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.71

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