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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.44, 879.80 and 404.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.44, 879.80 and 404.52 is: 558.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.44 : 879.80 = 404.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.44/879.80 = 404.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.44x = 879.80 × 404.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.44x = 355,896.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,896.70/637.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.32

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