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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.45, 879.68 and 357.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.45, 879.68 and 357.74 is: 493.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.45 : 879.68 = 357.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.45/879.68 = 357.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.45x = 879.68 × 357.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.45x = 314,697.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,697.62/637.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.69

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