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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.48, 876.32 and 470.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.48, 876.32 and 470.04 is: 648.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.48 : 876.32 = 470.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.48/876.32 = 470.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.48x = 876.32 × 470.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.48x = 411,901.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,901.58/635.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.18

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