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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.04, 876.37 and 477.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.04, 876.37 and 477.42 is: 658.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.04 : 876.37 = 477.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.04/876.37 = 477.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.04x = 876.37 × 477.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.04x = 418,395.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,395.45/635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.85

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