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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.43, 872.20 and 485.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.43, 872.20 and 485.37 is: 669.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.43 : 872.20 = 485.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.43/872.20 = 485.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.43x = 872.20 × 485.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.43x = 423,339.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,339.71/632.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.39

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