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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.17, 874.17 and 485.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.17, 874.17 and 485.52 is: 670.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.17 : 874.17 = 485.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.17/874.17 = 485.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.17x = 874.17 × 485.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.17x = 424,427.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,427.02/633.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.32

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