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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.36, 955.02 and 420.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.36, 955.02 and 420.32 is: 631.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.36 : 955.02 = 420.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.36/955.02 = 420.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.36x = 955.02 × 420.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.36x = 401,414.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,414.01/635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.79

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