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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.76, 952.38 and 473.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.76, 952.38 and 473.58 is: 709.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.76 : 952.38 = 473.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.76/952.38 = 473.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.76x = 952.38 × 473.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.76x = 451,028.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,028.12/635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.43

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