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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.87, 880.77 and 497.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.87, 880.77 and 497.86 is: 687.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.87 : 880.77 = 497.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.87/880.77 = 497.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.87x = 880.77 × 497.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.87x = 438,500.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,500.15/637.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.44

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