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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.76, 877.50 and 461.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.76, 877.50 and 461.07 is: 636.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.76 : 877.50 = 461.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.76/877.50 = 461.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.76x = 877.50 × 461.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.76x = 404,588.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,588.93/635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.39

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