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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.63, 880.35 and 413.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.63, 880.35 and 413.98 is: 571.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.63 : 880.35 = 413.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.63/880.35 = 413.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.63x = 880.35 × 413.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.63x = 364,447.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,447.29/637.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.57

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