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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.32, 952.16 and 548.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.32, 952.16 and 548.65 is: 822.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.32 : 952.16 = 548.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.32/952.16 = 548.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.32x = 952.16 × 548.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.32x = 522,401.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,401.58/635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.27

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