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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.54, 879.33 and 404.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.54, 879.33 and 404.74 is: 558.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.54 : 879.33 = 404.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.54/879.33 = 404.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.54x = 879.33 × 404.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.54x = 355,900.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,900.02/637.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.24

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