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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.54, 880.67 and 499.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.54, 880.67 and 499.42 is: 689.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.54 : 880.67 = 499.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.54/880.67 = 499.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.54x = 880.67 × 499.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.54x = 439,817.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,817.31/637.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.87

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