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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.76, 879.77 and 427.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.76, 879.77 and 427.70 is: 589.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.76 : 879.77 = 427.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.76/879.77 = 427.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.76x = 879.77 × 427.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.76x = 376,271.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,271.09/637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.99

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