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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.11, 878.76 and 447.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.11, 878.76 and 447.75 is: 617.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.11 : 878.76 = 447.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.11/878.76 = 447.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.11x = 878.76 × 447.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.11x = 393,464.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,464.79/637.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.58

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