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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.50, 880.11 and 481.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.50, 880.11 and 481.98 is: 665.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.50 : 880.11 = 481.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.50/880.11 = 481.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.50x = 880.11 × 481.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.50x = 424,195.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,195.42/637.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.40

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