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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.35, 951.86 and 533.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.35, 951.86 and 533.29 is: 798.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.35 : 951.86 = 533.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.35/951.86 = 533.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.35x = 951.86 × 533.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.35x = 507,614.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,614.75/635.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.95

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