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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.39, 872.67 and 352.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.39, 872.67 and 352.62 is: 486.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.39 : 872.67 = 352.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.39/872.67 = 352.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.39x = 872.67 × 352.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.39x = 307,716.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,716.53/632.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.59

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