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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.64, 950.28 and 415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.64, 950.28 and 415.52 is: 622.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.64 : 950.28 = 415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.64/950.28 = 415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.64x = 950.28 × 415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.64x = 394,860.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,860.35/634.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.18

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