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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.56, 879.93 and 428.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.56, 879.93 and 428.13 is: 590.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.56 : 879.93 = 428.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.56/879.93 = 428.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.56x = 879.93 × 428.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.56x = 376,724.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,724.43/637.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.88

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