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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.61, 1,415.47 and 635.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.61, 1,415.47 and 635.32 is: 952.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.61 : 1,415.47 = 635.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.61/1,415.47 = 635.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.61x = 1,415.47 × 635.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.61x = 899,276.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,276.40/944.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.01

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