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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.23, 951.82 and 480.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.23, 951.82 and 480.94 is: 720.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.23 : 951.82 = 480.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.23/951.82 = 480.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.23x = 951.82 × 480.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.23x = 457,768.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,768.31/635.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.63

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