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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.49, 876.31 and 470.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.49, 876.31 and 470.05 is: 648.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.49 : 876.31 = 470.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.49/876.31 = 470.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.49x = 876.31 × 470.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.49x = 411,906.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,906.15/635.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.17

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