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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.82, 952.25 and 418.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.82, 952.25 and 418.28 is: 627.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.82 : 952.25 = 418.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.82/952.25 = 418.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.82x = 952.25 × 418.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.82x = 398,300.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,300.28/634.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.43

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