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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.20, 951.90 and 481.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.20, 951.90 and 481.75 is: 721.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.20 : 951.90 = 481.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.20/951.90 = 481.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.20x = 951.90 × 481.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.20x = 458,577.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,577.83/635.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.94

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