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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.33, 876.06 and 488.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.33, 876.06 and 488.31 is: 673.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.33 : 876.06 = 488.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.33/876.06 = 488.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.33x = 876.06 × 488.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.33x = 427,788.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,788.86/635.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.34

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