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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.22, 873.27 and 485.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.22, 873.27 and 485.34 is: 670.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.22 : 873.27 = 485.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.22/873.27 = 485.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.22x = 873.27 × 485.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.22x = 423,832.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,832.86/632.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.39

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