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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.04, 879.20 and 481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.04, 879.20 and 481.52 is: 664.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.04 : 879.20 = 481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.04/879.20 = 481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.04x = 879.20 × 481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.04x = 423,352.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,352.38/637.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.56

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