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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.06, 876.03 and 477.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.06, 876.03 and 477.64 is: 658.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.06 : 876.03 = 477.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.06/876.03 = 477.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.06x = 876.03 × 477.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.06x = 418,424.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,424.78/635.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.87

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