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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.58, 952.56 and 554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.58, 952.56 and 554.04 is: 830.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.58 : 952.56 = 554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.58/952.56 = 554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.58x = 952.56 × 554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.58x = 527,756.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,756.34/635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.35

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