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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.96, 880.52 and 499.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.96, 880.52 and 499.72 is: 689.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.96 : 880.52 = 499.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.96/880.52 = 499.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.96x = 880.52 × 499.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.96x = 440,013.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,013.45/637.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.72

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