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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.89, 880.85 and 402.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.89, 880.85 and 402.26 is: 555.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.89 : 880.85 = 402.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.89/880.85 = 402.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.89x = 880.85 × 402.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.89x = 354,332.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,332.28/637.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.47

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