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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.28, 953.64 and 637.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.28, 953.64 and 637.18 is: 949.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.28 : 953.64 = 637.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.28/953.64 = 637.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.28x = 953.64 × 637.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.28x = 607,640.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,640.34/640.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.02

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