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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.67, 954.72 and 472.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.67, 954.72 and 472.86 is: 710.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.67 : 954.72 = 472.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.67/954.72 = 472.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.67x = 954.72 × 472.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.67x = 451,448.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,448.90/635.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.19

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