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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.27, 876.69 and 504.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.27, 876.69 and 504.05 is: 695.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.27 : 876.69 = 504.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.27/876.69 = 504.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.27x = 876.69 × 504.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.27x = 441,891.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,891.21/635.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.60

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