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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.70, 879.62 and 413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.70, 879.62 and 413.52 is: 570.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.70 : 879.62 = 413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.70/879.62 = 413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.70x = 879.62 × 413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.70x = 363,740.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,740.46/637.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.39

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