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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.74, 879.21 and 404.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.74, 879.21 and 404.82 is: 558.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.74 : 879.21 = 404.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.74/879.21 = 404.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.74x = 879.21 × 404.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.74x = 355,921.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,921.79/637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.10

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