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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.14, 950.85 and 481.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.14, 950.85 and 481.67 is: 721.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.14 : 950.85 = 481.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.14/950.85 = 481.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.14x = 950.85 × 481.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.14x = 457,998.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,998.08/635.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.10

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