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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.74, 880.11 and 401.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.74, 880.11 and 401.64 is: 554.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.74 : 880.11 = 401.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.74/880.11 = 401.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.74x = 880.11 × 401.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.74x = 353,487.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,487.38/637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.28

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