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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.58, 953.37 and 430.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.58, 953.37 and 430.86 is: 646.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.58 : 953.37 = 430.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.58/953.37 = 430.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.58x = 953.37 × 430.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.58x = 410,769.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,769.00/635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.29

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