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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.11, 878.84 and 471.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.11, 878.84 and 471.26 is: 650.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.11 : 878.84 = 471.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.11/878.84 = 471.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.11x = 878.84 × 471.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.11x = 414,162.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,162.14/637.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.06

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