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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.68, 880.08 and 430.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.68, 880.08 and 430.80 is: 594.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.68 : 880.08 = 430.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.68/880.08 = 430.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.68x = 880.08 × 430.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.68x = 379,138.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,138.46/637.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.56

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