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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.12, 878.34 and 488.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.12, 878.34 and 488.52 is: 674.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.12 : 878.34 = 488.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.12/878.34 = 488.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.12x = 878.34 × 488.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.12x = 429,086.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,086.66/636.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.54

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