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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.56, 876.74 and 480.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.56, 876.74 and 480.04 is: 662.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.56 : 876.74 = 480.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.56/876.74 = 480.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.56x = 876.74 × 480.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.56x = 420,870.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,870.27/635.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.20

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