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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.53, 875.34 and 486.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.53, 875.34 and 486.91 is: 671.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.53 : 875.34 = 486.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.53/875.34 = 486.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.53x = 875.34 × 486.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.53x = 426,209.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,209.61/634.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.69

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