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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.52, 878.82 and 441.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.52, 878.82 and 441.44 is: 608.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.52 : 878.82 = 441.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.52/878.82 = 441.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.52x = 878.82 × 441.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.52x = 387,946.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,946.30/637.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.52

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