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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.77, 876.12 and 485.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.77, 876.12 and 485.79 is: 670.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.77 : 876.12 = 485.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.77/876.12 = 485.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.77x = 876.12 × 485.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.77x = 425,610.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,610.33/634.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.50

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