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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.38, 953.40 and 482.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.38, 953.40 and 482.26 is: 723.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.38 : 953.40 = 482.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.38/953.40 = 482.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.38x = 953.40 × 482.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.38x = 459,786.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,786.68/635.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.64

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