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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.56, 952.63 and 429.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.56, 952.63 and 429.62 is: 643.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.56 : 952.63 = 429.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.56/952.63 = 429.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.56x = 952.63 × 429.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.56x = 409,263.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,263.06/635.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.94

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