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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.54, 872.33 and 485.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.54, 872.33 and 485.98 is: 671.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.54 : 872.33 = 485.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.54/872.33 = 485.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.54x = 872.33 × 485.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.54x = 423,934.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,934.93/631.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.27

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