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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.93, 871.51 and 484.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.93, 871.51 and 484.87 is: 668.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.93 : 871.51 = 484.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.93/871.51 = 484.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.93x = 871.51 × 484.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.93x = 422,569.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,569.05/631.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.70

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