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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.02, 879.34 and 404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.02, 879.34 and 404.10 is: 557.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.02 : 879.34 = 404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.02/879.34 = 404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.02x = 879.34 × 404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.02x = 355,341.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,341.29/637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.82

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