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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.28, 875.52 and 504.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.28, 875.52 and 504.24 is: 694.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.28 : 875.52 = 504.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.28/875.52 = 504.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.28x = 875.52 × 504.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.28x = 441,472.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,472.20/635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.93

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