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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.28, 879.48 and 416.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.28, 879.48 and 416.82 is: 575.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.28 : 879.48 = 416.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.28/879.48 = 416.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.28x = 879.48 × 416.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.28x = 366,584.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,584.85/637.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.24

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