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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.35, 879.48 and 357.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.35, 879.48 and 357.62 is: 493.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.35 : 879.48 = 357.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.35/879.48 = 357.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.35x = 879.48 × 357.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.35x = 314,515.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,515.24/637.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.47

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