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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.76, 876.24 and 488.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.76, 876.24 and 488.07 is: 672.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.76 : 876.24 = 488.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.76/876.24 = 488.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.76x = 876.24 × 488.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.76x = 427,666.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,666.46/635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.69

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