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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.52, 879.39 and 404.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.52, 879.39 and 404.64 is: 558.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.52 : 879.39 = 404.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.52/879.39 = 404.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.52x = 879.39 × 404.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.52x = 355,836.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,836.37/637.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.16

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