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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.34, 879.38 and 460.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.34, 879.38 and 460.55 is: 635.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.34 : 879.38 = 460.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.34/879.38 = 460.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.34x = 879.38 × 460.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.34x = 404,998.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,998.35/637.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.46

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