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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.10, 950.82 and 480.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.10, 950.82 and 480.12 is: 718.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.10 : 950.82 = 480.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.10/950.82 = 480.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.10x = 950.82 × 480.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.10x = 456,507.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,507.70/635.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.80

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