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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.92, 954.36 and 465.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.92, 954.36 and 465.36 is: 698.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.92 : 954.36 = 465.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.92/954.36 = 465.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.92x = 954.36 × 465.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.92x = 444,120.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,120.97/635.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.39

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