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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.79, 879.93 and 451.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.79, 879.93 and 451.49 is: 622.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.79 : 879.93 = 451.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.79/879.93 = 451.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.79x = 879.93 × 451.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.79x = 397,275.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,275.20/637.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.90

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