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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.62, 879.03 and 489.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.62, 879.03 and 489.02 is: 675.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.62 : 879.03 = 489.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.62/879.03 = 489.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.62x = 879.03 × 489.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.62x = 429,863.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,863.25/636.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.23

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