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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.42, 953.33 and 283.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.42, 953.33 and 283.97 is: 426.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.42 : 953.33 = 283.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.42/953.33 = 283.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.42x = 953.33 × 283.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.42x = 270,710.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,710.93/635.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.04

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