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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.44, 952.80 and 429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.44, 952.80 and 429.52 is: 644.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.44 : 952.80 = 429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.44/952.80 = 429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.44x = 952.80 × 429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.44x = 409,246.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,246.66/635.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.04

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