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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.57, 879.02 and 413.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.57, 879.02 and 413.11 is: 569.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.57 : 879.02 = 413.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.57/879.02 = 413.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.57x = 879.02 × 413.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.57x = 363,130.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,130.79/637.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.56

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