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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.59, 953.71 and 481.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.59, 953.71 and 481.46 is: 722.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.59 : 953.71 = 481.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.59/953.71 = 481.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.59x = 953.71 × 481.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.59x = 459,170.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,170.81/635.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.44

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