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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.45, 951.55 and 581.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.45, 951.55 and 581.99 is: 871.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.45 : 951.55 = 581.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.45/951.55 = 581.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.45x = 951.55 × 581.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.45x = 553,786.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,786.37/635.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.49

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