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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.64, 879.36 and 427.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.64, 879.36 and 427.65 is: 589.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.64 : 879.36 = 427.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.64/879.36 = 427.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.64x = 879.36 × 427.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.64x = 376,053.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,053.40/637.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.76

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