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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.51, 879.93 and 404.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.51, 879.93 and 404.50 is: 558.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.51 : 879.93 = 404.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.51/879.93 = 404.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.51x = 879.93 × 404.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.51x = 355,931.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,931.69/637.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.32

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