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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.02, 879.10 and 353.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.02, 879.10 and 353.48 is: 487.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.02 : 879.10 = 353.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.02/879.10 = 353.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.02x = 879.10 × 353.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.02x = 310,738.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,738.99/637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.80

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