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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.59, 958.46 and 626.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.59, 958.46 and 626.92 is: 945.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.59 : 958.46 = 626.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.59/958.46 = 626.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.59x = 958.46 × 626.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.59x = 600,877.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,877.74/635.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.39

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