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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.92, 880.56 and 441.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.92, 880.56 and 441.54 is: 609.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.92 : 880.56 = 441.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.92/880.56 = 441.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.92x = 880.56 × 441.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.92x = 388,802.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,802.46/637.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.48

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