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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.26, 878.31 and 489.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.26, 878.31 and 489.57 is: 674.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.26 : 878.31 = 489.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.26/878.31 = 489.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.26x = 878.31 × 489.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.26x = 429,994.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,994.23/637.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.75

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