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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635, 952.62 and 293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635, 952.62 and 293 is: 439.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635 : 952.62 = 293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635/952.62 = 293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635x = 952.62 × 293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635x = 279,117.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,117.66/635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.56

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