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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.94, 951.40 and 482.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.94, 951.40 and 482.30 is: 721.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.94 : 951.40 = 482.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.94/951.40 = 482.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.94x = 951.40 × 482.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.94x = 458,860.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,860.22/635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.55

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