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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.82, 877.38 and 461.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.82, 877.38 and 461.46 is: 636.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.82 : 877.38 = 461.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.82/877.38 = 461.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.82x = 877.38 × 461.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.82x = 404,875.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,875.77/635.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.78

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