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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.02, 878.59 and 416.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.02, 878.59 and 416.04 is: 573.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.02 : 878.59 = 416.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.02/878.59 = 416.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.02x = 878.59 × 416.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.02x = 365,528.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,528.58/637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.81

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