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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.56, 876.12 and 461.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.56, 876.12 and 461.08 is: 635.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.56 : 876.12 = 461.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.56/876.12 = 461.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.56x = 876.12 × 461.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.56x = 403,961.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,961.41/635.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.60

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