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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.60, 953.88 and 429.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.60, 953.88 and 429.68 is: 644.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.60 : 953.88 = 429.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.60/953.88 = 429.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.60x = 953.88 × 429.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.60x = 409,863.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,863.16/635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.84

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