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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.92, 878.18 and 495.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.92, 878.18 and 495.17 is: 682.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.92 : 878.18 = 495.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.92/878.18 = 495.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.92x = 878.18 × 495.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.92x = 434,851.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,851.82/636.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.74

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