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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.99, 878.34 and 496.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.99, 878.34 and 496.86 is: 685.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.99 : 878.34 = 496.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.99/878.34 = 496.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.99x = 878.34 × 496.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.99x = 436,412.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,412.01/636.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.12

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