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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.02, 878.82 and 624.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.02, 878.82 and 624.22 is: 863.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.02 : 878.82 = 624.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.02/878.82 = 624.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.02x = 878.82 × 624.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.02x = 548,577.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,577.02/635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.87

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