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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.43, 875.00 and 621.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.43, 875.00 and 621.80 is: 856.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.43 : 875.00 = 621.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.43/875.00 = 621.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.43x = 875.00 × 621.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.43x = 544,067.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,067.52/635.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.22

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