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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.65, 872.51 and 486.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.65, 872.51 and 486.08 is: 671.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.65 : 872.51 = 486.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.65/872.51 = 486.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.65x = 872.51 × 486.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.65x = 424,109.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,109.66/631.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.43

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