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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.28, 875.82 and 485.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.28, 875.82 and 485.98 is: 670.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.28 : 875.82 = 485.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.28/875.82 = 485.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.28x = 875.82 × 485.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.28x = 425,634.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,634.20/635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.00

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