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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.48, 879.12 and 481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.48, 879.12 and 481.92 is: 665.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.48 : 879.12 = 481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.48/879.12 = 481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.48x = 879.12 × 481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.48x = 423,665.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,665.51/636.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.64

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