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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.54, 879.29 and 498.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.54, 879.29 and 498.41 is: 688.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.54 : 879.29 = 498.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.54/879.29 = 498.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.54x = 879.29 × 498.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.54x = 438,246.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,246.93/636.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.48

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