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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.55, 877.14 and 488.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.55, 877.14 and 488.13 is: 673.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.55 : 877.14 = 488.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.55/877.14 = 488.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.55x = 877.14 × 488.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.55x = 428,158.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,158.35/635.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.68

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