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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.26, 880.26 and 491.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.26, 880.26 and 491.72 is: 679.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.26 : 880.26 = 491.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.26/880.26 = 491.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.26x = 880.26 × 491.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.26x = 432,841.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,841.45/637.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.22

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