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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.02, 876.36 and 479.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.02, 876.36 and 479.50 is: 661.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.02 : 876.36 = 479.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.02/876.36 = 479.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.02x = 876.36 × 479.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.02x = 420,214.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,214.62/635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.73

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