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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.62, 873.30 and 485.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.62, 873.30 and 485.74 is: 670.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.62 : 873.30 = 485.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.62/873.30 = 485.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.62x = 873.30 × 485.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.62x = 424,196.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,196.74/632.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.54

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