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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.02, 878.82 and 440.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.02, 878.82 and 440.19 is: 607.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.02 : 878.82 = 440.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.02/878.82 = 440.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.02x = 878.82 × 440.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.02x = 386,846.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,846.13/637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.27

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