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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.43, 879.36 and 416.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.43, 879.36 and 416.30 is: 574.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.43 : 879.36 = 416.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.43/879.36 = 416.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.43x = 879.36 × 416.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.43x = 366,077.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,077.57/637.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.30

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