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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.98, 880.67 and 405.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.98, 880.67 and 405.78 is: 560.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.98 : 880.67 = 405.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.98/880.67 = 405.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.98x = 880.67 × 405.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.98x = 357,356.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,356.24/637.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.14

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