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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.76, 951.82 and 472.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.76, 951.82 and 472.95 is: 708.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.76 : 951.82 = 472.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.76/951.82 = 472.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.76x = 951.82 × 472.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.76x = 450,162.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,162.09/635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.07

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