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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.62, 876 and 495.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.62, 876 and 495.52 is: 682.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.62 : 876 = 495.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.62/876 = 495.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.62x = 876 × 495.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.62x = 434,075.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,075.52/635.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.92

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