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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.40, 953.16 and 416.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.40, 953.16 and 416.22 is: 624.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.40 : 953.16 = 416.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.40/953.16 = 416.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.40x = 953.16 × 416.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.40x = 396,724.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,724.26/635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.37

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