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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.40, 879.58 and 404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.40, 879.58 and 404.60 is: 558.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.40 : 879.58 = 404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.40/879.58 = 404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.40x = 879.58 × 404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.40x = 355,878.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,878.07/637.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.33

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