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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.24, 876.96 and 488.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.24, 876.96 and 488.64 is: 673.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.24 : 876.96 = 488.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.24/876.96 = 488.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.24x = 876.96 × 488.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.24x = 428,517.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,517.73/636.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.52

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