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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.53, 875.76 and 477.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.53, 875.76 and 477.93 is: 659.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.53 : 875.76 = 477.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.53/875.76 = 477.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.53x = 875.76 × 477.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.53x = 418,551.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,551.98/634.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.63

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