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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.04, 878.99 and 416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.04, 878.99 and 416.32 is: 574.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.04 : 878.99 = 416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.04/878.99 = 416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.04x = 878.99 × 416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.04x = 365,936.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,936.84/637.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.43

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