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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.54, 953.28 and 564.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.54, 953.28 and 564.26 is: 846.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.54 : 953.28 = 564.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.54/953.28 = 564.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.54x = 953.28 × 564.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.54x = 537,893.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,893.01/635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.36

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