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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.76, 952.56 and 418.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.76, 952.56 and 418.68 is: 627.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.76 : 952.56 = 418.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.76/952.56 = 418.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.76x = 952.56 × 418.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.76x = 398,817.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,817.82/635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.31

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