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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.98, 878.36 and 496.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.98, 878.36 and 496.85 is: 685.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.98 : 878.36 = 496.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.98/878.36 = 496.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.98x = 878.36 × 496.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.98x = 436,406.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,406.29/636.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.12

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