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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.59, 872.95 and 352.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.59, 872.95 and 352.81 is: 486.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.59 : 872.95 = 352.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.59/872.95 = 352.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.59x = 872.95 × 352.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.59x = 307,982.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,982.43/632.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.86

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