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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.98, 876.98 and 495.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.98, 876.98 and 495.84 is: 683.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.98 : 876.98 = 495.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.98/876.98 = 495.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.98x = 876.98 × 495.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.98x = 434,841.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,841.76/635.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.73

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