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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.65, 879.38 and 413.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.65, 879.38 and 413.48 is: 570.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.65 : 879.38 = 413.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.65/879.38 = 413.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.65x = 879.38 × 413.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.65x = 363,606.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,606.17/637.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.23

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