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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.34, 879.78 and 489.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.34, 879.78 and 489.46 is: 676.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.34 : 879.78 = 489.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.34/879.78 = 489.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.34x = 879.78 × 489.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.34x = 430,617.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,617.12/636.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.71

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