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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.56, 878.92 and 416.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.56, 878.92 and 416.43 is: 574.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.56 : 878.92 = 416.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.56/878.92 = 416.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.56x = 878.92 × 416.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.56x = 366,007.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,007.61/637.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.08

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