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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.64, 879.79 and 404.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.64, 879.79 and 404.63 is: 558.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.64 : 879.79 = 404.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.64/879.79 = 404.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.64x = 879.79 × 404.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.64x = 355,989.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,989.43/637.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.29

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