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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.76, 876.79 and 489.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.76, 876.79 and 489.19 is: 675.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.76 : 876.79 = 489.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.76/876.79 = 489.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.76x = 876.79 × 489.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.76x = 428,916.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,916.90/634.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.72

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