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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.48, 874.32 and 485.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.48, 874.32 and 485.82 is: 670.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.48 : 874.32 = 485.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.48/874.32 = 485.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.48x = 874.32 × 485.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.48x = 424,762.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,762.14/633.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.52

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