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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.28, 879.31 and 497.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.28, 879.31 and 497.15 is: 685.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.28 : 879.31 = 497.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.28/879.31 = 497.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.28x = 879.31 × 497.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.28x = 437,143.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,143.33/637.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.96

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