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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.30, 952.80 and 431.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.30, 952.80 and 431.14 is: 646.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.30 : 952.80 = 431.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.30/952.80 = 431.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.30x = 952.80 × 431.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.30x = 410,786.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,786.19/635.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.60

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