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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.61, 879.48 and 514.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.61, 879.48 and 514.60 is: 709.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.61 : 879.48 = 514.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.61/879.48 = 514.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.61x = 879.48 × 514.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.61x = 452,578.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,578.21/637.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.80

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