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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.58, 952.45 and 440.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.58, 952.45 and 440.33 is: 659.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.58 : 952.45 = 440.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.58/952.45 = 440.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.58x = 952.45 × 440.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.58x = 419,386.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,386.45/635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.85

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