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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.23, 879.48 and 440.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.23, 879.48 and 440.58 is: 608.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.23 : 879.48 = 440.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.23/879.48 = 440.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.23x = 879.48 × 440.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.23x = 387,481.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,481.30/637.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.07

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