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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.29, 951.67 and 418.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.29, 951.67 and 418.21 is: 626.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.29 : 951.67 = 418.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.29/951.67 = 418.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.29x = 951.67 × 418.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.29x = 397,997.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,997.91/635.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.48

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