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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.99, 956.07 and 475.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.99, 956.07 and 475.48 is: 712.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.99 : 956.07 = 475.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.99/956.07 = 475.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.99x = 956.07 × 475.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.99x = 454,593.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,593.36/637.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.54

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