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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.47, 879.66 and 357.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.47, 879.66 and 357.69 is: 493.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.47 : 879.66 = 357.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.47/879.66 = 357.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.47x = 879.66 × 357.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.47x = 314,645.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,645.59/637.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.58

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