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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.45, 876.84 and 355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.45, 876.84 and 355.70 is: 490.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.45 : 876.84 = 355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.45/876.84 = 355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.45x = 876.84 × 355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.45x = 311,887.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,887.60/635.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.82

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