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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.83, 878.13 and 489.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.83, 878.13 and 489.81 is: 675.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.83 : 878.13 = 489.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.83/878.13 = 489.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.83x = 878.13 × 489.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.83x = 430,116.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,116.86/636.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.40

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