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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.46, 951.57 and 538.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.46, 951.57 and 538.26 is: 806.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.46 : 951.57 = 538.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.46/951.57 = 538.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.46x = 951.57 × 538.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.46x = 512,192.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,192.07/635.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.02

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