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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.67, 874.86 and 486.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.67, 874.86 and 486.02 is: 671.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.67 : 874.86 = 486.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.67/874.86 = 486.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.67x = 874.86 × 486.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.67x = 425,199.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,199.46/633.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.01

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