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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.97, 880.05 and 417.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.97, 880.05 and 417.14 is: 575.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.97 : 880.05 = 417.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.97/880.05 = 417.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.97x = 880.05 × 417.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.97x = 367,104.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,104.06/637.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.43

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