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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.01, 878.72 and 409.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.01, 878.72 and 409.50 is: 564.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.01 : 878.72 = 409.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.01/878.72 = 409.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.01x = 878.72 × 409.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.01x = 359,836.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,836.86/637.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.89

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