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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.09, 952.94 and 480.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.09, 952.94 and 480.96 is: 721.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.09 : 952.94 = 480.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.09/952.94 = 480.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.09x = 952.94 × 480.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.09x = 458,327.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,327.22/635.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.68

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