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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.99, 956.53 and 291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.99, 956.53 and 291.16 is: 436.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.99 : 956.53 = 291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.99/956.53 = 291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.99x = 956.53 × 291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.99x = 278,503.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,503.20/637.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.53

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