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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.03, 879.12 and 416.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.03, 879.12 and 416.37 is: 574.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.03 : 879.12 = 416.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.03/879.12 = 416.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.03x = 879.12 × 416.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.03x = 366,042.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,042.49/637.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.61

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