Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.44, 879.68 and 497.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 637.44, 879.68 and 497.72 is: 686.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637.44 : 879.68 = 497.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637.44/879.68 = 497.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637.44x = 879.68 × 497.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637.44x = 437,834.33 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 437,834.33/637.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686.86
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