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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.48, 952.74 and 604.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.48, 952.74 and 604.72 is: 906.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.48 : 952.74 = 604.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.48/952.74 = 604.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.48x = 952.74 × 604.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.48x = 576,140.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,140.93/635.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.62

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