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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.12, 878.88 and 462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.12, 878.88 and 462.16 is: 637.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.12 : 878.88 = 462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.12/878.88 = 462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.12x = 878.88 × 462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.12x = 406,183.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,183.18/637.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.53

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