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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.84, 879.96 and 506.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.84, 879.96 and 506.32 is: 698.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.84 : 879.96 = 506.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.84/879.96 = 506.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.84x = 879.96 × 506.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.84x = 445,541.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,541.35/637.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.52

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