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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.74, 879.93 and 440.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.74, 879.93 and 440.91 is: 608.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.74 : 879.93 = 440.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.74/879.93 = 440.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.74x = 879.93 × 440.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.74x = 387,969.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,969.94/637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.35

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