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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.88, 876.32 and 458.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.88, 876.32 and 458.53 is: 631.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.88 : 876.32 = 458.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.88/876.32 = 458.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.88x = 876.32 × 458.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.88x = 401,812.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,812.34/635.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.90

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