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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.56, 880.38 and 472.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.56, 880.38 and 472.04 is: 651.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.56 : 880.38 = 472.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.56/880.38 = 472.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.56x = 880.38 × 472.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.56x = 415,574.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,574.58/637.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.82

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