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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.95, 880.16 and 405.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.95, 880.16 and 405.21 is: 559.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.95 : 880.16 = 405.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.95/880.16 = 405.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.95x = 880.16 × 405.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.95x = 356,647.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,647.61/637.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.05

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