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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.95, 880.38 and 498.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.95, 880.38 and 498.22 is: 687.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.95 : 880.38 = 498.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.95/880.38 = 498.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.95x = 880.38 × 498.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.95x = 438,622.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,622.92/637.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.55

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