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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.38, 877.18 and 479.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.38, 877.18 and 479.86 is: 662.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.38 : 877.18 = 479.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.38/877.18 = 479.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.38x = 877.18 × 479.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.38x = 420,919.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,919.21/635.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.47

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