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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.56, 951.60 and 481.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.56, 951.60 and 481.56 is: 721.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.56 : 951.60 = 481.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.56/951.60 = 481.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.56x = 951.60 × 481.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.56x = 458,252.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,252.50/635.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.02

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