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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.71, 872.52 and 486.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.71, 872.52 and 486.09 is: 671.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.71 : 872.52 = 486.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.71/872.52 = 486.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.71x = 872.52 × 486.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.71x = 424,123.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,123.25/631.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.39

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