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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.86, 879.39 and 488.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.86, 879.39 and 488.55 is: 673.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.86 : 879.39 = 488.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.86/879.39 = 488.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.86x = 879.39 × 488.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.86x = 429,625.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,625.98/637.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.54

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