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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.75, 879.96 and 427.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.75, 879.96 and 427.96 is: 590.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.75 : 879.96 = 427.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.75/879.96 = 427.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.75x = 879.96 × 427.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.75x = 376,587.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,587.68/637.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.49

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