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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.88, 951.54 and 470.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.88, 951.54 and 470.76 is: 704.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.88 : 951.54 = 470.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.88/951.54 = 470.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.88x = 951.54 × 470.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.88x = 447,946.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,946.97/635.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.45

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