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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.52, 879.93 and 428.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.52, 879.93 and 428.09 is: 590.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.52 : 879.93 = 428.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.52/879.93 = 428.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.52x = 879.93 × 428.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.52x = 376,684.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,684.83/637.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.86

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