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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.62, 877.65 and 488.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.62, 877.65 and 488.02 is: 673.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.62 : 877.65 = 488.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.62/877.65 = 488.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.62x = 877.65 × 488.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.62x = 428,310.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,310.75/635.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.85

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