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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.80, 880.56 and 439.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.80, 880.56 and 439.26 is: 606.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.80 : 880.56 = 439.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.80/880.56 = 439.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.80x = 880.56 × 439.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.80x = 386,794.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,794.79/637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.45

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