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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.37, 877.26 and 495.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.37, 877.26 and 495.64 is: 684.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.37 : 877.26 = 495.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.37/877.26 = 495.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.37x = 877.26 × 495.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.37x = 434,805.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,805.15/635.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.33

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