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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.29, 878.45 and 481.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.29, 878.45 and 481.77 is: 664.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.29 : 878.45 = 481.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.29/878.45 = 481.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.29x = 878.45 × 481.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.29x = 423,208.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,208.45/637.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.08

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