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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.69, 879.17 and 460.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.69, 879.17 and 460.50 is: 634.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.69 : 879.17 = 460.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.69/879.17 = 460.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.69x = 879.17 × 460.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.69x = 404,857.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,857.79/637.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.88

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