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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.34, 879.05 and 413.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.34, 879.05 and 413.27 is: 570.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.34 : 879.05 = 413.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.34/879.05 = 413.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.34x = 879.05 × 413.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.34x = 363,278.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,278.53/637.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.00

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