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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.44, 879.52 and 441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.44, 879.52 and 441 is: 608.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.44 : 879.52 = 441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.44/879.52 = 441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.44x = 879.52 × 441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.44x = 387,868.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,868.32/637.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.48

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