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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.51, 883.07 and 628.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.51, 883.07 and 628.76 is: 873.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.51 : 883.07 = 628.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.51/883.07 = 628.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.51x = 883.07 × 628.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.51x = 555,239.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,239.09/635.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.69

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