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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.38, 953.44 and 415.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.38, 953.44 and 415.97 is: 624.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.38 : 953.44 = 415.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.38/953.44 = 415.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.38x = 953.44 × 415.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.38x = 396,600.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,600.21/635.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.20

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