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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.93, 874.26 and 487.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.93, 874.26 and 487.35 is: 673.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.93 : 874.26 = 487.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.93/874.26 = 487.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.93x = 874.26 × 487.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.93x = 426,070.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,070.61/632.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.18

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