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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.02, 878.40 and 415.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.02, 878.40 and 415.98 is: 573.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.02 : 878.40 = 415.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.02/878.40 = 415.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.02x = 878.40 × 415.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.02x = 365,396.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,396.83/637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.60

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