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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.76, 875.41 and 488.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.76, 875.41 and 488.19 is: 674.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.76 : 875.41 = 488.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.76/875.41 = 488.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.76x = 875.41 × 488.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.76x = 427,368.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,368.47/633.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.34

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