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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.36, 953.14 and 448.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.36, 953.14 and 448.56 is: 672.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.36 : 953.14 = 448.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.36/953.14 = 448.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.36x = 953.14 × 448.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.36x = 427,540.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,540.48/635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.91

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