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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.97, 878.54 and 441.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.97, 878.54 and 441.14 is: 607.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.97 : 878.54 = 441.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.97/878.54 = 441.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.97x = 878.54 × 441.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.97x = 387,552.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,552.54/637.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.48

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