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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.26, 878.66 and 497.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.26, 878.66 and 497.22 is: 685.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.26 : 878.66 = 497.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.26/878.66 = 497.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.26x = 878.66 × 497.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.26x = 436,887.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,887.33/637.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.57

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