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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.54, 877.91 and 497.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.54, 877.91 and 497.41 is: 687.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.54 : 877.91 = 497.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.54/877.91 = 497.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.54x = 877.91 × 497.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.54x = 436,676.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,676.53/635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.10

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