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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.57, 879.60 and 472.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.57, 879.60 and 472.18 is: 651.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.57 : 879.60 = 472.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.57/879.60 = 472.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.57x = 879.60 × 472.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.57x = 415,329.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,329.53/637.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.43

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