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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.15, 872.79 and 484.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.15, 872.79 and 484.52 is: 668.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.15 : 872.79 = 484.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.15/872.79 = 484.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.15x = 872.79 × 484.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.15x = 422,884.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,884.21/632.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.96

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