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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.32, 876.18 and 510.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.32, 876.18 and 510.95 is: 704.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.32 : 876.18 = 510.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.32/876.18 = 510.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.32x = 876.18 × 510.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.32x = 447,684.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,684.17/635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.66

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