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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.79, 952.29 and 620.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.79, 952.29 and 620.30 is: 929.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.79 : 952.29 = 620.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.79/952.29 = 620.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.79x = 952.29 × 620.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.79x = 590,705.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,705.49/635.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.09

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