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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.24, 951.60 and 418.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.24, 951.60 and 418.88 is: 627.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.24 : 951.60 = 418.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.24/951.60 = 418.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.24x = 951.60 × 418.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.24x = 398,606.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,606.21/635.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.49

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