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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.15, 875.55 and 486.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.15, 875.55 and 486.52 is: 671.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.15 : 875.55 = 486.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.15/875.55 = 486.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.15x = 875.55 × 486.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.15x = 425,972.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,972.59/634.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.72

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