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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.44, 879.61 and 451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.44, 879.61 and 451.04 is: 622.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.44 : 879.61 = 451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.44/879.61 = 451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.44x = 879.61 × 451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.44x = 396,734.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,734.61/637.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.39

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