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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.76, 875.16 and 460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.76, 875.16 and 460.80 is: 634.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.76 : 875.16 = 460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.76/875.16 = 460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.76x = 875.16 × 460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.76x = 403,273.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,273.73/635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.32

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