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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.14, 879.72 and 404.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.14, 879.72 and 404.64 is: 558.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.14 : 879.72 = 404.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.14/879.72 = 404.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.14x = 879.72 × 404.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.14x = 355,969.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,969.90/637.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.70

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