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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.08, 878.76 and 440.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.08, 878.76 and 440.52 is: 607.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.08 : 878.76 = 440.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.08/878.76 = 440.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.08x = 878.76 × 440.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.08x = 387,111.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,111.36/637.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.63

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