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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.35, 953.02 and 288.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.35, 953.02 and 288.44 is: 432.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.35 : 953.02 = 288.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.35/953.02 = 288.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.35x = 953.02 × 288.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.35x = 274,887.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,887.65/635.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.66

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