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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.68, 953.52 and 588.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.68, 953.52 and 588.16 is: 882.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.68 : 953.52 = 588.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.68/953.52 = 588.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.68x = 953.52 × 588.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.68x = 560,822.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,822.32/635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.24

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