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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.61, 880.09 and 413.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.61, 880.09 and 413.54 is: 570.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.61 : 880.09 = 413.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.61/880.09 = 413.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.61x = 880.09 × 413.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.61x = 363,953.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,953.58/637.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.81

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