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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.28, 881.08 and 442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.28, 881.08 and 442.24 is: 611.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.28 : 881.08 = 442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.28/881.08 = 442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.28x = 881.08 × 442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.28x = 389,648.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,648.82/637.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.42

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