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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.05, 953.61 and 533.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.05, 953.61 and 533.17 is: 800.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.05 : 953.61 = 533.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.05/953.61 = 533.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.05x = 953.61 × 533.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.05x = 508,436.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,436.24/635.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.62

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