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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.46, 879.72 and 479.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.46, 879.72 and 479.80 is: 662.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.46 : 879.72 = 479.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.46/879.72 = 479.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.46x = 879.72 × 479.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.46x = 422,089.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,089.66/637.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.15

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