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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.55, 966.53 and 635.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.55, 966.53 and 635.49 is: 948.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.55 : 966.53 = 635.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.55/966.53 = 635.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.55x = 966.53 × 635.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.55x = 614,221.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,221.74/647.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.53

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