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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.48, 876.93 and 351.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.48, 876.93 and 351.95 is: 485.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.48 : 876.93 = 351.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.48/876.93 = 351.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.48x = 876.93 × 351.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.48x = 308,635.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,635.51/635.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.67

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