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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.16, 879.09 and 460.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.16, 879.09 and 460.17 is: 634.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.16 : 879.09 = 460.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.16/879.09 = 460.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.16x = 879.09 × 460.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.16x = 404,530.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,530.85/637.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.90

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