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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.07, 878.73 and 416.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.07, 878.73 and 416.08 is: 573.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.07 : 878.73 = 416.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.07/878.73 = 416.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.07x = 878.73 × 416.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.07x = 365,617.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,617.58/637.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.90

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