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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.88, 876.89 and 459.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.88, 876.89 and 459.98 is: 634.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.88 : 876.89 = 459.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.88/876.89 = 459.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.88x = 876.89 × 459.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.88x = 403,351.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,351.92/635.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.32

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