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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.03, 876.07 and 487.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.03, 876.07 and 487.41 is: 672.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.03 : 876.07 = 487.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.03/876.07 = 487.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.03x = 876.07 × 487.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.03x = 427,002.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,002.32/635.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.41

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