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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.52, 879.50 and 404.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.52, 879.50 and 404.50 is: 558.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.52 : 879.50 = 404.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.52/879.50 = 404.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.52x = 879.50 × 404.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.52x = 355,757.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,757.75/637.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.03

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