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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.48, 876.96 and 355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.48, 876.96 and 355.70 is: 490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.48 : 876.96 = 355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.48/876.96 = 355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.48x = 876.96 × 355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.48x = 311,930.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,930.29/635.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.86

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