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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.42, 873.14 and 484.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.42, 873.14 and 484.77 is: 669.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.42 : 873.14 = 484.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.42/873.14 = 484.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.42x = 873.14 × 484.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.42x = 423,269.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,269.65/632.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.29

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