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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.28, 950.94 and 430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.28, 950.94 and 430.08 is: 643.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.28 : 950.94 = 430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.28/950.94 = 430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.28x = 950.94 × 430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.28x = 408,980.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,980.28/635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.78

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