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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.90, 876.74 and 502.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.90, 876.74 and 502.85 is: 693.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.90 : 876.74 = 502.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.90/876.74 = 502.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.90x = 876.74 × 502.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.90x = 440,872.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,872.16/635.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.31

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