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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.08, 874.36 and 485.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.08, 874.36 and 485.36 is: 670.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.08 : 874.36 = 485.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.08/874.36 = 485.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.08x = 874.36 × 485.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.08x = 424,379.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,379.37/633.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.34

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