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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.07, 951.48 and 287.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.07, 951.48 and 287.85 is: 431.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.07 : 951.48 = 287.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.07/951.48 = 287.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.07x = 951.48 × 287.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.07x = 273,883.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,883.52/635.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.27

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