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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.45, 876.88 and 355.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.45, 876.88 and 355.62 is: 490.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.45 : 876.88 = 355.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.45/876.88 = 355.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.45x = 876.88 × 355.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.45x = 311,834.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,834.29/635.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.73

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