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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.40, 953.70 and 419.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.40, 953.70 and 419.12 is: 629.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.40 : 953.70 = 419.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.40/953.70 = 419.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.40x = 953.70 × 419.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.40x = 399,714.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,714.74/635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.08

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