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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.81, 875.88 and 495.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.81, 875.88 and 495.68 is: 682.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.81 : 875.88 = 495.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.81/875.88 = 495.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.81x = 875.88 × 495.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.81x = 434,151.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,151.82/635.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.84

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