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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.47, 879.93 and 401.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.47, 879.93 and 401.58 is: 554.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.47 : 879.93 = 401.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.47/879.93 = 401.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.47x = 879.93 × 401.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.47x = 353,362.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,362.29/637.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.32

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