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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.70, 879.45 and 472.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.70, 879.45 and 472.32 is: 651.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.70 : 879.45 = 472.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.70/879.45 = 472.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.70x = 879.45 × 472.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.70x = 415,381.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,381.82/637.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.38

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