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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.91, 880.14 and 401.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.91, 880.14 and 401.89 is: 554.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.91 : 880.14 = 401.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.91/880.14 = 401.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.91x = 880.14 × 401.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.91x = 353,719.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,719.46/637.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.50

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