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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.08, 878.48 and 440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.08, 878.48 and 440.16 is: 606.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.08 : 878.48 = 440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.08/878.48 = 440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.08x = 878.48 × 440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.08x = 386,671.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,671.76/637.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.94

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