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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.52, 952.88 and 430.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.52, 952.88 and 430.16 is: 644.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.52 : 952.88 = 430.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.52/952.88 = 430.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.52x = 952.88 × 430.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.52x = 409,890.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,890.86/635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.97

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