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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.67, 880.11 and 416.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.67, 880.11 and 416.81 is: 575.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.67 : 880.11 = 416.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.67/880.11 = 416.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.67x = 880.11 × 416.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.67x = 366,838.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,838.65/637.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.28

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