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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.92, 952.38 and 418.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.92, 952.38 and 418.44 is: 627.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.92 : 952.38 = 418.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.92/952.38 = 418.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.92x = 952.38 × 418.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.92x = 398,513.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,513.89/634.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.66

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