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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.76, 880.08 and 451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.76, 880.08 and 451.04 is: 622.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.76 : 880.08 = 451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.76/880.08 = 451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.76x = 880.08 × 451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.76x = 396,951.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,951.28/637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.41

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