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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.04, 878.63 and 427.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.04, 878.63 and 427.16 is: 589.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.04 : 878.63 = 427.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.04/878.63 = 427.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.04x = 878.63 × 427.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.04x = 375,309.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,309.06/637.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.15

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