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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.75, 872.55 and 604.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.75, 872.55 and 604.50 is: 832.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.75 : 872.55 = 604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.75/872.55 = 604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.75x = 872.55 × 604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.75x = 527,456.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,456.48/633.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.28

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