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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.44, 952.16 and 418.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.44, 952.16 and 418.54 is: 627.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.44 : 952.16 = 418.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.44/952.16 = 418.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.44x = 952.16 × 418.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.44x = 398,517.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,517.05/635.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.15

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