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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.63, 953.46 and 552.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.63, 953.46 and 552.66 is: 829.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.63 : 953.46 = 552.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.63/953.46 = 552.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.63x = 953.46 × 552.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.63x = 526,939.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,939.20/635.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.01

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