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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.68, 876.70 and 504.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.68, 876.70 and 504.46 is: 695.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.68 : 876.70 = 504.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.68/876.70 = 504.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.68x = 876.70 × 504.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.68x = 442,260.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,260.08/635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.73

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