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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.36, 878.84 and 413.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.36, 878.84 and 413.04 is: 569.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.36 : 878.84 = 413.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.36/878.84 = 413.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.36x = 878.84 × 413.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.36x = 362,996.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,996.07/637.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.53

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