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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.40, 875.85 and 504.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.40, 875.85 and 504.18 is: 694.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.40 : 875.85 = 504.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.40/875.85 = 504.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.40x = 875.85 × 504.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.40x = 441,586.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,586.05/635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.97

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