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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.91, 872.64 and 485.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.91, 872.64 and 485.31 is: 669.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.91 : 872.64 = 485.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.91/872.64 = 485.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.91x = 872.64 × 485.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.91x = 423,500.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,500.92/632.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.13

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