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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.77, 951.80 and 482.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.77, 951.80 and 482.30 is: 722.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.77 : 951.80 = 482.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.77/951.80 = 482.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.77x = 951.80 × 482.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.77x = 459,057.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,057.61/635.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.05

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