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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.60, 952.72 and 415.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.60, 952.72 and 415.53 is: 622.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.60 : 952.72 = 415.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.60/952.72 = 415.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.60x = 952.72 × 415.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.60x = 395,886.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,886.28/635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.85

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