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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.86, 879.53 and 413.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.86, 879.53 and 413.54 is: 570.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.86 : 879.53 = 413.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.86/879.53 = 413.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.86x = 879.53 × 413.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.86x = 363,720.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,720.84/637.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.22

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