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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.68, 876.16 and 604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.68, 876.16 and 604.80 is: 838.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.68 : 876.16 = 604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.68/876.16 = 604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.68x = 876.16 × 604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.68x = 529,901.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,901.57/631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.88

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