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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.42, 953.14 and 419.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.42, 953.14 and 419.16 is: 628.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.42 : 953.14 = 419.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.42/953.14 = 419.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.42x = 953.14 × 419.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.42x = 399,518.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,518.16/635.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.75

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