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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.43, 878.67 and 488.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.43, 878.67 and 488.77 is: 674.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.43 : 878.67 = 488.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.43/878.67 = 488.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.43x = 878.67 × 488.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.43x = 429,467.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,467.54/636.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.81

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