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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.14, 952.85 and 480.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.14, 952.85 and 480.35 is: 719.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.14 : 952.85 = 480.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.14/952.85 = 480.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.14x = 952.85 × 480.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.14x = 457,697.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,697.93/636.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.50

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