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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.87, 878.03 and 471.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.87, 878.03 and 471.84 is: 651.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.87 : 878.03 = 471.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.87/878.03 = 471.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.87x = 878.03 × 471.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.87x = 414,287.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,287.32/635.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.53

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