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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.41, 952.71 and 418.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.41, 952.71 and 418.33 is: 627.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.41 : 952.71 = 418.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.41/952.71 = 418.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.41x = 952.71 × 418.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.41x = 398,547.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,547.17/635.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.23

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