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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.68, 877.64 and 503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.68, 877.64 and 503.44 is: 695.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.68 : 877.64 = 503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.68/877.64 = 503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.68x = 877.64 × 503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.68x = 441,839.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,839.31/635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.06

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