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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.08, 951.80 and 287.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.08, 951.80 and 287.92 is: 431.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.08 : 951.80 = 287.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.08/951.80 = 287.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.08x = 951.80 × 287.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.08x = 274,042.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,042.26/635.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.51

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