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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.68, 879.78 and 430.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.68, 879.78 and 430.68 is: 594.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.68 : 879.78 = 430.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.68/879.78 = 430.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.68x = 879.78 × 430.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.68x = 378,903.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,903.65/637.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.19

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