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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.04, 948.96 and 612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.04, 948.96 and 612 is: 914.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.04 : 948.96 = 612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.04/948.96 = 612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.04x = 948.96 × 612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.04x = 580,763.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,763.52/635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.53

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