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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.64, 952.03 and 544.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.64, 952.03 and 544.51 is: 815.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.64 : 952.03 = 544.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.64/952.03 = 544.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.64x = 952.03 × 544.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.64x = 518,389.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,389.86/635.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.54

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