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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.12, 876.96 and 487.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.12, 876.96 and 487.52 is: 673.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.12 : 876.96 = 487.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.12/876.96 = 487.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.12x = 876.96 × 487.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.12x = 427,535.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,535.54/635.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.16

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