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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.33, 984.28 and 637.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.33, 984.28 and 637.85 is: 955.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.33 : 984.28 = 637.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.33/984.28 = 637.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.33x = 984.28 × 637.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.33x = 627,818.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,818.94/657.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.11

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