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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.08, 879.69 and 415.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.08, 879.69 and 415.92 is: 574.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.08 : 879.69 = 415.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.08/879.69 = 415.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.08x = 879.69 × 415.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.08x = 365,880.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,880.66/637.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.31

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