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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.58, 880.08 and 416.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.58, 880.08 and 416.90 is: 575.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.58 : 880.08 = 416.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.58/880.08 = 416.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.58x = 880.08 × 416.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.58x = 366,905.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,905.35/637.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.47

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