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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.96, 952.14 and 415.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.96, 952.14 and 415.88 is: 622.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.96 : 952.14 = 415.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.96/952.14 = 415.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.96x = 952.14 × 415.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.96x = 395,975.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,975.98/635.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.64

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